Ge2 Sb2 Te5
semiconductor· Ge2 Sb2 Te5
Ge₂Sb₂Te₅ (GST) is a chalcogenide phase-change material that undergoes rapid, reversible transitions between crystalline and amorphous states when heated or cooled, enabling data storage through optical or electrical property changes. It is the baseline composition in commercial phase-change memory (PCM) devices and optical rewritable media, chosen for its fast crystallization kinetics, good thermal stability, and compatibility with standard semiconductor manufacturing. Compared to alternatives, GST balances switching speed, endurance cycling, and manufacturability, making it the reference standard for next-generation nonvolatile memory technologies beyond conventional flash storage.
phase-change memory (PCM)rewritable optical medianonvolatile storage devicesneuromorphic computingthermal switching applicationsreconfigurable photonic circuits
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
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