Bi8 Pb4 S16

semiconductor

· Bi8 Pb4 S16

Bi8Pb4S16 is a mixed-metal chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining bismuth, lead, and sulfur in a specific stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of metal sulfide semiconductors, which are primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial use. Potential applications explore thermoelectric energy conversion, photovoltaic devices, and solid-state electronics where the band structure and charge carrier properties of lead-bismuth sulfides may offer advantages in specialized temperature ranges or radiation environments.

thermoelectric devicesexperimental semiconductorsphotovoltaic researchsolid-state electronicsmaterial research

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	1.136	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.5050	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

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Bi8 Pb4 S16

Electrical Properties

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Regulatory Screening

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