Characteristic

 

Zinc selenide (ZnSe) is a light-yellow, solid compound comprising zinc (Zn) and selenium (Se). It is an intrinsic semiconductor with a band gap of about 2.70 eV at 25 °C (77 °F).

Chemical formula：ZnSe

Molar mass：144.35 g/mol

Appearance：light yellow solid

Density：5.27 g/cm³

Melting point：1,525 °C (2,777 °F)

Solubility in water：negligible

Band gap：2.82 eV (10 K)

Refractive index (nD)：2.67 (550 nm)；2.40 (10.6 μm)

Crystal structure：Zincblende (cubic)

 

Application

 

Zinc selenide is used to form II-VI light-emitting diodes and diode lasers. It is doped with chromium (ZnSe:Cr) has been used as an infrared laser gain medium. It is used as an infrared optical material. It is used in x-ray and gamma ray detectors.

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