BSb

semiconductor
· BSb

BSb is a binary semiconductor compound in the boron-antimony material family, which belongs to the III-V semiconductor class. While not widely commercialized compared to gallium arsenide or indium phosphide, BSb and related boron pnictides are investigated for high-temperature electronics, wide-bandgap optoelectronics, and specialized photonic applications where thermal stability and chemical inertness are advantageous. Engineers consider BSb primarily in research and development contexts for extreme-environment devices, though material processing challenges and limited industrial supply chains keep deployment niche relative to established III-V alternatives.

high-temperature electronicswide-bandgap semiconductorsresearch optoelectronicsextreme-environment sensorsboron pnictide compoundsadvanced photonic devices

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Bulk Modulus(K)
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
-
Shear Modulus(G)
ksi
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Density(ρ)
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
eV
eV
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries
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median of 2 measurements
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Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)
C/m²
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.
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