Zn0.4Hg0.6Se1
semiconductor· Zn0.4Hg0.6Se1
Zn₀.₄Hg₀.₆Se is a narrow-bandgap II-VI semiconductor alloy composed of zinc, mercury, and selenium, belonging to the mercury cadmium telluride (MCT) family of infrared materials. This compound is primarily used in infrared detection and thermal imaging applications where its bandgap engineering allows tuning of optical response across the infrared spectrum. Its mercury content makes it particularly valuable for long-wavelength infrared (LWIR) sensing, though it requires careful handling and temperature management due to mercury volatility; it competes with HgCdTe and specialized III-V semiconductors for high-performance thermal and spectroscopic detection systems.
infrared photodetectorsthermal imaging sensorslong-wavelength IR detectionspectroscopic instrumentationmilitary/aerospace sensing
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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