Pb0.9Ge0.1Te
semiconductor· Pb0.9Ge0.1Te
Pb0.9Ge0.1Te is a lead telluride-based semiconductor alloy with germanium doping, belonging to the IV-VI narrow bandgap semiconductor family. This material is primarily investigated for thermoelectric applications where its ability to convert heat directly into electrical current is valuable, particularly in mid-to-high temperature regimes (200–600 K). Lead telluride compounds are preferred over alternatives like bismuth telluride in higher-temperature thermoelectric systems because of their higher Seebeck coefficients and thermal stability, though germanium alloying is used to optimize band structure and carrier concentration for enhanced performance.
thermoelectric power generationwaste heat recoveryspace power modulesinfrared detectorsmid-temperature thermal conversion
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?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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