Li4 Ga4 Se8
semiconductor· Li4 Ga4 Se8
Li₄Ga₄Se₈ is a quaternary semiconductor compound composed of lithium, gallium, and selenium, belonging to the family of lithium-based chalcogenide semiconductors. This is primarily a research-phase material investigated for its potential in optoelectronic and solid-state applications, particularly in infrared photonics and as a wide-bandgap semiconductor material where its layered crystal structure offers tunable electronic properties. The material family is notable for combining ionic (Li) and covalent (Ga-Se) bonding, making it attractive for applications requiring both semiconducting behavior and favorable transport properties, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to conventional gallium compounds.
infrared optoelectronicsresearch solid-state deviceswide-bandgap semiconductor applicationsphotonic materials (developmental)thin-film semiconductor research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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