Zn0.55Hg0.45Se1

semiconductor
· Zn0.55Hg0.45Se1

Zn₀.₅₅Hg₀.₄₅Se is a wide-bandgap II-VI semiconductor alloy combining zinc selenide and mercury selenide, engineered for infrared and visible-spectrum optoelectronic applications. This compound is primarily explored in research contexts for infrared detectors, thermal imaging sensors, and specialized photonic devices where tunable bandgap and narrow-gap properties enable detection in the mid- to long-wavelength infrared region. Its mercury content allows precise bandgap engineering relative to pure ZnSe, making it valuable for applications demanding sensitivity in spectral windows difficult to access with conventional semiconductors, though environmental and toxicity considerations limit its industrial adoption compared to mercury-free alternatives.

infrared detectors and sensorsthermal imaging systemsphotodetectors and photovoltaicsresearch optoelectronicsmid-wavelength infrared applicationsbandgap-engineered compounds

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