Al2Sb
metal· JVASP-139573· Al2Sb
Al₂Sb is an intermetallic compound combining aluminum and antimony, belonging to the III-V semiconductor material family. It is primarily investigated in research and specialized optoelectronic applications, particularly for infrared detectors and photovoltaic devices where its narrow bandgap enables sensitivity to longer wavelengths. While not widely deployed in mainstream engineering, Al₂Sb serves as a platform material for exploring compound semiconductor physics and heterostructure design, with potential relevance to high-frequency electronics and thermal imaging systems where alternatives like GaAs or InSb may have limitations.
infrared detectorsoptoelectronic researchphotovoltaic cellssemiconductor heterostructureshigh-frequency electronics (experimental)
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,091.6 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4600 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,111 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1286 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.4199 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2579 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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