Na0.5Ge1Pb1.75Se4 is a mixed-cation chalcogenide semiconductor compound combining sodium, germanium, lead, and selenium—a composition designed to engineer the band gap and phonon properties for thermoelectric and infrared photonic applications. This is primarily a research-phase material rather than an established commercial product; compounds in this family are investigated for mid-infrared sensing, solid-state cooling via the Seebeck effect, and narrow-bandgap optoelectronic devices where the layered or distorted crystal structure can suppress lattice thermal conductivity while maintaining electronic transport.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.600 | eV | — |