The application fields of ZnTe are THz detectors; THz emitters; IR optics; substrates; crystal pieces for vapour deposition; optical limiters.

Basic   properties

Structure Cubic zincblende

Density:  5.633 g/ cm3

Specific Heat:  0.16 J/gK

Eg (300 K)         2.25 eV

Max. Transmittance

(λ =7-12 μm):   60 %

Max. specific resistivity   109 Ohm*cm

Refractive index

(λ =10.6 μm):   2.7

Electrooptical coefficient r41 (λ =10.6 μm):    4.0×10-12 m/V

Specific resistivity    a). low: < 103 Ohm*cm

b). high: > 109 Ohm*cm

Max. IR-optic blank diameter/length:     ? 38×20 mm

Max. single crystal diameter/length:      ? 38×20 mm