Sn1 Te3

semiconductor

· Sn1 Te3

Sn₁Te₃ is a narrow-bandgap semiconductor compound belonging to the IV-VI class of materials, composed of tin and tellurium in a 1:3 stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research interest for thermoelectric applications and infrared optoelectronics, where its narrow bandgap and carrier mobility characteristics make it relevant for thermal-to-electric conversion devices and mid-infrared detectors operating at cryogenic to room temperatures. While not yet widely commercialized compared to established alternatives like PbTe or Bi₂Te₃, SnTe-based compounds are investigated for enhanced thermoelectric efficiency and tunable optical properties in emerging energy harvesting and sensing systems.

thermoelectric power generationinfrared detectorscryogenic sensorsmaterials researchnarrow-gap semiconductorsthermal energy harvesting

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.00590	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.1510	eV/atom	—

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Sn1 Te3

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