Yb(SbS2)2
semiconductor· Yb(SbS2)2
Yb(SbS₂)₂ is a rare-earth sulfide semiconductor compound containing ytterbium and antimony sulfide units, belonging to the family of lanthanide chalcogenides. This is primarily a research material investigated for its potential in infrared optics, thermal imaging, and solid-state thermoelectric applications, where the rare-earth-chalcogenide combination offers tunable band gaps and thermal properties distinct from conventional semiconductors. Interest in this compound stems from its potential for mid-infrared transparency and the favorable electronic properties of rare-earth dopants, though it remains largely in the exploratory phase rather than established commercial production.
infrared optics and sensingthermoelectric devicesresearch semiconductorsthermal imaging windowsrare-earth photonic materialssolid-state energy conversion
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?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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