In6Se7 is a narrow-bandgap semiconductor compound belonging to the indium selenide family, typically investigated as a layered or quasi-2D material for electronic and optoelectronic applications. While primarily a research material rather than a commodity industrial compound, In6Se7 and related indium selenide phases are explored for infrared detectors, thermoelectric devices, and next-generation photovoltaic systems where its specific band structure and layered crystal properties offer advantages over simpler binary semiconductors. Interest in this composition reflects broader materials research into van der Waals solids and low-dimensional semiconductors for flexible electronics and quantum devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.3400 | eV | — |