Zn0.4Hg0.6Se

semiconductor

· Zn0.4Hg0.6Se

Zn₀.₄Hg₀.₆Se is a II-VI semiconductor alloy combining zinc, mercury, and selenium, belonging to the cadmium-mercury-telluride (CMT) family of narrow-bandgap semiconductors. This composition is primarily a research and specialized detection material, engineered for infrared and thermal imaging applications where tunable bandgap properties are critical. The mercury content makes this a legacy compound with narrowing industrial use due to toxicity concerns, though it remains relevant in niche defense and scientific instrumentation where its infrared sensitivity and well-characterized properties justify application-specific processing.

infrared detectorsthermal imaging systemsmercury-cadmium-telluride alternativesresearch spectroscopyscientific instrumentationnarrow-bandgap optoelectronics

Compliance & Regulations

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

Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.4200	eV	—

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Zn0.4Hg0.6Se

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