GaAs₀.₆P₀.₄ is a III–V compound semiconductor alloy combining gallium arsenide and gallium phosphide in a 60:40 ratio, engineered to tune the bandgap between that of pure GaAs and GaP. This material is used primarily in optoelectronic devices where the intermediate bandgap enables emission and detection in the visible-to-near-infrared spectrum, offering a balance between the infrared performance of GaAs and the higher-bandgap characteristics of GaP. The alloy has seen application in light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and laser diodes where wavelength engineering is critical, and remains relevant in research contexts for high-efficiency photonic devices and integrated optoelectronic circuits.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.910 | eV | — |