Ga3Sn
ceramic· JVASP-100168· Ga3Sn
Ga₃Sn is an intermetallic compound combining gallium and tin, classified as a ceramic due to its rigid crystalline structure and brittle behavior. This material belongs to the III-V and post-transition metal intermetallic family, and is primarily investigated in research contexts rather than established industrial production. Potential applications center on semiconducting and optoelectronic devices where gallium-based compounds are leveraged for their electronic properties, though Ga₃Sn itself remains largely experimental compared to more mature gallium arsenide or gallium nitride alternatives.
Semiconductor researchOptoelectronic devicesIntermetallic compound studiesHigh-frequency electronics (exploratory)Materials science research
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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