aluminum arsenide
chemical compound
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Aluminum arsenide (AlAs) is a semiconductor compound primarily used in the manufacturing of electronic devices and lasers. It is composed of aluminum and arsenic. This compound has been in use since 1919. Aluminum itself is a lightweight, silvery-white metal, the most abundant metallic element in Earth's crust, and widely used in non-ferrous metal applications.12
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