Pb0.75Sn0.25Te is a lead-tin telluride alloy semiconductor belonging to the IV-VI narrow bandgap family, engineered for infrared optoelectronic applications. This material is primarily used in infrared detectors and thermal imaging systems operating in the mid-to-long wavelength range, where its narrow bandgap enables sensitivity to heat radiation at moderate temperatures. The lead-tin ratio is specifically tuned to balance bandgap energy, lattice matching, and thermal stability compared to pure lead telluride or tin telluride, making it valuable for cryogenically-cooled or thermoelectrically-cooled detector arrays in military, scientific, and industrial thermal sensing.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.04000 | eV | — |