Pb0.97Se0.97Ge0.03S0.03 is a quaternary lead chalcogenide semiconductor alloy, a doped variant of PbSe with small additions of germanium and sulfur. This material belongs to the IV-VI narrow bandgap semiconductor family and is primarily investigated for infrared (IR) optoelectronics and thermoelectric applications where narrow bandgap semiconductors enable efficient operation in mid-to-far-IR spectral regions. The minor Ge and S dopants tune the bandgap and carrier concentration, making this composition relevant for detectors, emitters, and heat-to-electricity conversion devices where PbSe-based materials outperform conventional III-V semiconductors in specific wavelength ranges.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.2800 | eV | — |