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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2243 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.06790 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.06793 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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