POsSe

semiconductor
· POsSe

POsSe is an experimental binary semiconductor compound composed of polonium and selenium, belonging to the chalcogenide semiconductor family. While not commercially established, this material is primarily of research interest in solid-state physics and materials science, as compounds in this family are investigated for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, radiation detection, and specialized optoelectronic systems. Engineers would consider POsSe primarily in exploratory contexts where the unique electronic properties of heavy-element chalcogenides may offer advantages in extreme environments or where conventional semiconductors are limited.

Experimental semiconductor researchThermoelectric device developmentRadiation detection systemsHigh-density semiconductor applicationsMaterials discovery and characterization

Compliance & Regulations

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Bulk Modulus(K)
23,806.5
ksi
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.2200
-
Shear Modulus(G)
16,634.4
ksi
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Density(ρ)
0.3513
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)2 entries
1.400
eV
0.6240
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.02690
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.3303
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

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