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

Units:

si imperial

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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Ga3Sn

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental