Sn₀.₀₈Te₀.₀₈Pb₀.₉₂Se₀.₉₂ is a lead-based IV-VI narrow bandgap semiconductor alloy, part of the PbSe-PbTe solid solution family commonly used in infrared sensing applications. This material is primarily investigated for infrared detectors and thermal imaging systems operating in the mid-to-long wavelength IR spectrum, where its tunable bandgap and high carrier mobility make it competitive with commercial PbSe and PbTe homogeneous compounds. The tin and tellurium dopants modulate the bandgap and thermal properties, enabling optimization for specific detector wavelength ranges without requiring cryogenic cooling in some configurations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.2200 | eV | — |