Gallium Arsenide

GaAs

IUPAC: Gallium arsenide

CAS: 1303-00-0

Übersicht

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.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Gallium Ga 1 69,7230
Arsenic As 1 74,9220

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Ga
Gallium ×1
48,2%
As
Arsenic ×1
51,8%

Verwendung

  • • Solar cells (space)
  • • Laser diodes
  • • LEDs
  • • 5G wireless components

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Used in Mars rover solar panels because of its higher efficiency than silicon in space

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Arsenic compound (toxic)
  • ⚠ Environmental hazard

Structure

SMILES

[Ga]#[As]

Eigenschaften

Typ
inorganic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
144,64 g/mol
Dichte
5,3170 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
1238,0 °C
Löslichkeit
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

Verwandte Verbindungen

Diborane

B₂H₆

Arsine

AsH₃

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Cisplatin

Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Nitrogen Trifluoride

NF₃

Aluminum Nitride

AlN

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

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).