Ga₀.₉₅Sb₀.₉₅Cd₀.₀₅Te₀.₀₅ is a quaternary III-V semiconductor alloy based on the GaSb-CdTe system, combining gallium antimonide with cadmium telluride dopants to modify bandgap and lattice parameters. This is a specialized research-phase compound designed for infrared detection and sensing applications, where the controlled addition of cadmium and tellurium shifts the material's optical properties into the mid-wave infrared (MWIR) band relative to binary GaSb. Engineers would consider this alloy when developing high-sensitivity thermal imaging detectors, night-vision focal plane arrays, or space-based infrared spectroscopy systems where bandgap engineering and lattice matching to substrate materials are critical—though it remains largely confined to advanced research and specialized defense/aerospace applications rather than high-volume production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.7400 | eV | — |