As4 is a semiconductor compound in the arsenic family, likely referring to arsenic in a specific crystalline or alloy form used in electronic applications. This material is employed primarily in optoelectronic and high-frequency semiconductor devices where arsenic-based compounds offer superior electron mobility and direct bandgap properties compared to silicon. As4 is valued in niche applications requiring high-speed performance or specialized photonic functions, though it remains less common than GaAs or InAs compounds due to toxicity concerns and processing complexity.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,011.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,899.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02210 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.02500 | eV/atom | — |