Hg0.72Cd0.28Te
semiconductor· Hg0.72Cd0.28Te
Hg₀.₇₂Cd₀.₂₈Te is a cadmium mercury telluride (CMT) alloy semiconductor, a direct-bandgap material in the II-VI semiconductor family engineered for infrared detection. This composition is widely used in thermal imaging, night vision, and remote sensing systems where sensitivity to mid-wavelength infrared radiation (3–5 µm) is critical; it is preferred over alternatives like InSb or bolometric detectors because of its high quantum efficiency and tunable bandgap through compositional control. The alloy's maturity in production and proven performance in military, aerospace, and commercial thermal imaging make it a standard choice where cost and integration with existing cooled detector systems are acceptable tradeoffs.
infrared detector arraysthermal imaging camerasnight vision systemsremote sensing payloadsmilitary reconnaissancespace-based Earth observation
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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