Ge7Se

ceramic
· JVASP-131919· Ge7Se

Ge₇Se is a germanium-selenium chalcogenide ceramic compound belonging to the family of amorphous or crystalline semiconducting materials. This material is primarily of research interest for infrared optics and photonic applications, where its transparency in the mid- to far-infrared spectrum makes it valuable for optical windows, lenses, and sensor components that operate beyond the visible range. Ge₇Se is notable for its potential in thermal imaging systems and infrared spectroscopy instrumentation, offering advantages over conventional optical materials in applications requiring transmission in extended infrared wavelengths, though it remains less common in high-volume commercial production compared to established alternatives like germanium or zinc selenide.

infrared optical windowsthermal imaging componentsspectroscopy instrumentationinfrared lenses and opticsphotonic sensor devicesresearch semiconductors

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
0.1725
lb/in³—
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.1302
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
0.06520
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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