Gallium Arsenide

GaAs

IUPAC: Gallium arsenide

CAS: 1303-00-0

Aperçu

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

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Gallium Ga 1 69,7230
Arsenic As 1 74,9220

Composition élémentaire

Usages

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

Le saviez-vous

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

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Arsenic compound (toxic)
  • ⚠ Environmental hazard

Structure

SMILES

[Ga]#[As]

Propriétés

Type
inorganic
État
solid
Masse molaire
144,64 g/mol
Densité
5,3170 g/cm³
Point de fusion
1238,0 °C
Solubilité
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).