ZnGeAs2

semiconductor
· ZnGeAs2

ZnGeAs2 is a III-V ternary semiconductor compound combining zinc, germanium, and arsenic, belonging to the chalcopyrite crystal structure family. It is primarily investigated for infrared optoelectronic applications, particularly in the mid-to-long wavelength infrared range where it offers tunable bandgap properties compared to binary semiconductors like GaAs or InAs. The material is valued in research and specialized applications for its potential in infrared detectors, modulators, and nonlinear optical devices, though it remains less commercially mature than established alternatives; engineers would consider it for niche high-performance infrared systems where its specific wavelength response and optical properties provide advantages over conventional semiconductors.

infrared detectorsmid-infrared optoelectronicsnonlinear optical devicesresearch and developmentwavelength-specific sensorstunable optoelectronic components

Compliance & Regulations

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Bulk Modulus(K)
8,774.8
ksi—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.2500
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Shear Modulus(G)
5,531.7
ksi—
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Density(ρ)
0.1841
lb/in³—
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
1.100
eV—
↳
0.07900
eV—
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)
98.89
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Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)
0.6189
C/m²—
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-121
µV/K—
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.1521
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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