Pb₀.₉₉₅TeIn₀.₀₀₅ is a narrow-bandgap semiconductor alloy based on lead telluride (PbTe) with indium doping, belonging to the IV-VI semiconductor family. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest for infrared detection and thermoelectric energy conversion applications, where the indium dopant modulates carrier concentration and bandgap properties to optimize performance in specific wavelength or temperature ranges. Lead telluride alloys are notable for their high figure-of-merit in thermoelectric devices and sensitivity in the mid- to long-wave infrared spectrum, making them alternatives to more common III-V semiconductors in niche high-performance applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.4300 | eV | — |