Gallium Arsenide

GaAs

IUPAC: Gallium arsenide

CAS: 1303-00-0

Descripción general

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.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Gallium Ga 1 69,7230
Arsenic As 1 74,9220

Composición elemental

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Arsenic compound (toxic)
  • ⚠ Environmental hazard

Structure

SMILES

[Ga]#[As]

Propiedades

Tipo
inorganic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
144,64 g/mol
Densidad
5,3170 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
1238,0 °C
Solubilidad
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).