AlGaAs

GPTKB entity

Statements (25)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf semiconductor material
gptkbp:bandGap direct (for x < 0.45)
indirect (for x > 0.45)
gptkbp:category gptkb:III-V_semiconductor
gptkbp:chemicalFormula AlxGa1−xAs
gptkbp:containsElement gptkb:gallium
gptkb:poisoning
aluminum
gptkbp:crystalSystem gptkb:zinc_blende
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1960s
gptkbp:grownBy gptkb:metalorganic_chemical_vapor_deposition
molecular beam epitaxy
gptkbp:hasBandGapEnergy 1.42–2.16 eV (depending on x)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label AlGaAs
gptkbp:latticeConstant 5.653 Å (for GaAs)
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:GaAs
AlAs
gptkbp:usedFor optoelectronic devices
high-speed electronics
gptkbp:usedIn LEDs
laser diodes
solar cells
heterojunction bipolar transistors
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:HEMT
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7