Lithium-Gallium-Oxide (GaLiO2) Description
Lithium gallium oxide (GaLiO2) (CAS: 944251-30-3) is a crystalline solid used as a semiconductor and in photo‐optical applications. Lithium gallium oxide (GaLiO2) is classified as a scintillator, that is, a material employed for radiation detection. It is often produced as a single crystal and is doped with an activator, for example Cerium, to enhance scintillation.
Lithium-Gallium-Oxide (GaLiO2) Specifications
CAS Number
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944251-30-3
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Molecular Formula
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GaLiO2
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Molecular Weight
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108.66
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Melting Point
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>400 °C
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Density
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4,0187 g/cm3
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Appearance
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White powder
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Lithium-Gallium-Oxide (GaLiO2) Applications
Lithium-Gallium-Oxide (LiGaO2) is a wide band-gap semiconductor with an optical band gap exceeding 5.3 eV. In an alloy with ZnO, this material supports optical devices that generate, detect and process light over a large portion of the ultraviolet spectral region. LiGaO2 has a crystal symmetry (point group mm2) and refractive indices that allow phase matching. Phase matching is required for second harmonic generation of laser fundamentals in the near infrared.