Ge0.05Pb0.95Se1 is a lead selenide-based narrow bandgap semiconductor alloy with a small germanium dopant, belonging to the IV-VI semiconductor family. This material is primarily investigated for infrared (IR) detection and thermal imaging applications, where its narrow bandgap enables sensitivity in the mid- to long-wave infrared spectrum. It is an advanced research compound rather than a commodity material; germanium-doped lead selenide systems are engineered to optimize carrier concentration and thermal stability for cryogenic and room-temperature IR sensor designs, competing with mercury cadmium telluride (MCT) and indium antimonide in specialized defense and scientific instrumentation markets.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.2800 | eV | — |