Pb0.99Sn0.01Se is a tin-doped lead selenide compound, a narrow-bandgap semiconductor belonging to the IV-VI material family. This material is engineered for infrared detection and thermal imaging applications, where the tin doping modifies the electronic bandgap and carrier concentration relative to pure PbSe. Lead selenide compounds are valued in the infrared spectrum for their sensitivity in the mid- to long-wavelength regions, and controlled doping with tin allows tuning of detection performance for specific wavelength ranges without requiring cryogenic cooling in some configurations.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1600 | eV | — |