Gallium Oxide (Ga₂O₃)

Product Overview
Gallium oxide (Ga₂O₃) is an inorganic compound that typically exists as a white, water-insoluble solid. It is the solid oxide of gallium and serves as a critical material in semiconductor devices. Gallium oxide exists in multiple crystal structures, including α, β, δ, γ, and ε phases, with β-Ga₂O₃ being the most stable form. It also exhibits excellent thermal conductivity.

Product Features

• High Temperature Stability:Gallium oxide has a high melting point of 1,900°C, ensuring superior performance in high-temperature environments.
• Wide Bandgap Semiconductor:As a wide-bandgap semiconductor material, Ga₂O₃ offers excellent electronic and optical properties.
• Thermal Conductivity:Compared to other semiconductor materials like GaN and SiC, Ga₂O₃ has lower thermal conductivity, making it suitable for specific applications.
• Multiple Crystal Phases:Ga₂O₃ exists in several phases, offering flexibility to meet various technological requirements.

Applications

• Semiconductor Devices:Used in the insulation layers of gallium semiconductors, solar cells, UV filters, and more.
• Gas Sensors:Employed in gas sensors and phosphors for enhanced sensitivity and accurate detection.
• Solar Cells:Used as a medium coating on solar cells to enhance efficiency and stability.
• Thin Film Electroluminescent Materials:Applied in new thin-film electroluminescent (TFEL) materials to improve display technologies.
• UV Filters:Used in ultraviolet filters and LED light-emitting materials, among other electronic components.
• Chemical Reagents:Acts as a chemical probe (O₂) for various chemical tests and analyses.