Zn₀.₈₅Hg₀.₁₅Se is a narrow-bandgap II-VI semiconductor alloy formed by substituting mercury into zinc selenide, typically used for infrared optoelectronic applications where detection or emission in the mid-to-far infrared spectrum is required. This material belongs to the mercury-based chalcogenide family and is valued in thermal imaging, infrared photodetectors, and specialized spectroscopy systems where its tunable bandgap allows wavelength engineering for specific IR windows. While primarily a research and specialized industrial material rather than a commodity semiconductor, it offers advantages over pure alternatives in wavelength selectivity and sensitivity in applications demanding detection below the visible spectrum.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.800 | eV | — |