Mg4 As16

semiconductor

· Mg4 As16

Mg₄As₁₆ is a magnesium arsenide semiconductor compound belonging to the III-V semiconductor family, characterized by a wide bandgap and high structural rigidity. This is primarily a research and development material explored for optoelectronic and high-temperature semiconductor applications, though it remains largely experimental with limited commercial deployment compared to more established semiconductors like GaAs or InP. Engineers consider this material for niche applications requiring radiation hardness, wide bandgap switching performance, or integration in specialized device architectures where magnesium-based semiconductors offer advantages over conventional alternatives.

Wide-bandgap semiconductorsRadiation-hardened electronicsHigh-temperature optoelectronicsResearch/experimental devicesCompound semiconductor researchPower and RF device development

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	46.86	GPa	—
Shear Modulus(G)	27.83	GPa	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.8396	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.2470	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

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Mg4 As16

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