The acceptor level of vanadium in III–V compounds

Abstract

The positions of the acceptor level of vanadium in GaAs, GaP, and InP are estimated. This level is found to be at about Ec−0.14 eV in GaAs and about Ec−0.8 eV in GaP. It is above the conduction band edge in InP. These positions in the three hosts are in agreement with the trends proposed by Ledebo and Ridley. The finding of a very high acceptor level of vanadium in GaAs does not allow to explain the semi-insulating behavior of GaAs:V. Other possible compensating centers are considered.