Gallium Arsenide
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Cite "Gallium Arsenide"
Gallium Arsenide. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /compound/gallium-arsenide/
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IUPAC: Gallium arsenide
CAS: 1303-00-0
Overview
Gallium arsenide is a semiconductor with superior electron mobility compared to silicon. It is used in solar cells, LEDs, laser diodes, and high-speed electronics.
Composition
Uses
- • Solar cells (space)
- • Laser diodes
- • LEDs
- • 5G wireless components
Fun Facts
- ✦ Used in Mars rover solar panels because of its higher efficiency than silicon in space
Safety
- ⚠ Arsenic compound (toxic)
- ⚠ Environmental hazard
Structure
SMILES
[Ga]#[As]
Properties
- Type
- inorganic
- State
- solid
- Molar Mass
- 144.64 g/mol
- Density
- 5.3170 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 1238.0 °C
- Solubility
- insoluble
Molecular Descriptors
- Exact Mass
- 143.8472
- TPSA
- 0.0 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 0
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 0
- Rotatable Bonds
- 0
- Heavy Atoms
- 2
- Complexity
- 10.0
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gallium Arsenide?
Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Gallium arsenide.
What is the molecular weight of Gallium Arsenide?
Gallium Arsenide has a molar mass of 144.64 g/mol.
What state is Gallium Arsenide at room temperature?
Gallium Arsenide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Gallium Arsenide organic or inorganic?
Gallium Arsenide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Gallium Arsenide?
Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) is composed of Gallium (Ga), Arsenic (As).