YbGa₂Se₄ is a ternary semiconductor compound belonging to the chalcogenide family, combining ytterbium, gallium, and selenium in a stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research interest for infrared optics and nonlinear optical applications, where its wide bandgap and selenium-based composition make it a candidate for mid-infrared transmission windows and frequency conversion devices. Engineers evaluating this compound should note it remains largely experimental; it is not a commercial workhorse material but rather part of the broader development effort in wide-bandgap semiconductors for specialized photonics where more established materials like ZnSe or GaAs have limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.956 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 1.800 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 1.577 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00530 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.050 | eV/atom | — |