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 applicable for 2D material research. GaS exhibits a wide bandgap and high photoconductivity, making it applicable to optoelectronic devices, energy applications, and nanoscale electronics. Our GaS crystals are grown using high-temperature vapor transport techniques to with high purity, structural quality, and consistent 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), applicable to UV and visible light optoelectronics.
High Photoconductivity: Strong light absorption and carrier mobility.
Environmental behavior: Maintains performance under inert storage conditions.

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

Degree of Exfoliation:
Ease of Use: Readily exfoliated into thin layers for specialized 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 behavior: Highly consistent in controlled inert environments, with durability for research and applications.

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

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