Hg₀.₁₄Zn₀.₈₆Te is a mercury-zinc telluride alloy belonging to the II-VI semiconductor family, engineered to bridge the bandgap between pure ZnTe and HgTe for infrared applications. This material is primarily used in infrared detector arrays and thermal imaging systems operating in the mid- to long-wave infrared spectrum, where its narrow bandgap enables room-temperature or minimal-cooling operation compared to alternatives like InSb or MCT detectors. The composition is optimized for specific infrared wavelength windows critical to military surveillance, industrial thermography, and scientific spectroscopy.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.730 | eV | — |