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As₈Se₁₂ is a chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining arsenic and selenium in a specific stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the broader family of arsenic chalcogenides used in advanced optical and electronic applications. This material is primarily investigated in research and specialized industrial contexts for infrared optics, phase-change memory devices, and nonlinear optical applications, where its glass-forming properties and transparency in the infrared spectrum offer advantages over conventional semiconductors. Engineers and researchers select arsenic chalcogenides like As₈Se₁₂ when designing systems requiring mid-to-long wavelength infrared transmission, thermal stability in glassy states, or switching behavior in memory technologies, though production remains limited compared to mainstream semiconductors.