GaS Crystals

GaS Crystals

GaS is a layered semiconductor belonging to the group-III metal chalcogenides, with a van der Waals structure that makes it ideal for 2D material research. GaS exhibits a wide bandgap and excellent photoconductivity, making it highly suitable for optoelectronic devices, energy applications, and nanoscale electronics. Our GaS crystals are grown using high-temperature vapor transport techniques to ensure high purity, structural quality, and stable physical properties.

Sample Size Options:
Crystals larger than 10 mm²
Crystals larger than 25 mm²

Material Properties:
Layered van der Waals Structure: Facilitates exfoliation into thin layers for 2D research. Wide Bandgap: (~2.5 eV), suitable for UV and visible light optoelectronics.
High Photoconductivity: strong light absorption and carrier mobility.
Environmental Stability: Maintains performance under inert storage conditions.

Crystal Structure:
Type: Layered monoclinic structure
Features: Easily cleavable, enabling the formation of thin films and 2D layers.

Degree of Exfoliation:
Ease of Use: Readily exfoliated into thin layers for advanced 2D material applications.

Other Characteristics:
Optoelectronic Properties: High quantum efficiency in UV and visible ranges.
Semiconducting Nature: Promising for nanoscale electronic and photonic devices.
Chemical Stability: Highly stable in controlled inert environments, ensuring durability for research and applications.

Applications:
Optoelectronics:
Ideal for photodetectors, light-emitting diodes, and other devices operating in the UV and visible ranges.
2D Material Studies:
Excellent for exfoliation into thin layers and exploring heterostructures with other van der Waals materials. Quantum Materials Research:
Enables investigations into the electronic and optical behavior of 2D semiconductors. Energy

Applications:
Suitable for solar cells, photocatalysis, and other energy conversion technologies. Sensors:
High sensitivity to light and chemical stimuli, making it ideal for optical and chemical sensing devices.