Be2 Ge2 As4

semiconductor

· Be2 Ge2 As4

Be₂Ge₂As₄ is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining beryllium, germanium, and arsenic—a specialized material from the II-IV-V semiconductor family with potential for wide bandgap and optoelectronic applications. This is primarily a research compound rather than a production-volume material; it represents exploration of ternary and quaternary semiconductor systems for enhanced properties beyond binary alternatives like GaAs or binary germanium compounds. The material family is of interest for high-frequency electronics, UV detection, and radiation-hard device applications where beryllium's low atomic mass and wide bandgap potential could offer advantages in extreme environments.

wide-bandgap semiconductors (research)high-frequency electronicsradiation-hardened devicesUV/short-wavelength detectionaerospace/space applications (experimental)advanced optoelectronic research

Compliance & Regulations

?ITAR?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	10,209.1	ksi	—
Shear Modulus(G)	7,752.7	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.6768	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.2000	eV/atom	—

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Quality & Standards

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Be2 Ge2 As4

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