Sn0.15Te0.15Pb0.85Se0.85 is a quaternary lead-tin telluride-selenide compound belonging to the IV-VI narrow bandgap semiconductor family, typically studied for thermoelectric and infrared detector applications. This material represents a research-phase composition engineered to optimize the bandgap and carrier transport properties intermediate between lead selenide (PbSe) and lead telluride (PbTe) end-members. The tin and tellurium additions modify the electronic structure and thermal properties compared to binary lead chalcogenides, making it of interest for specialized sensing and energy conversion devices where mid-infrared responsivity and thermal stability are critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1800 | eV | — |