Atomfair Cadmium Selenide (CdSe) Powder, 99.99% Purity, -100 mesh
Product Description
Atomfair Cadmium Selenide (CdSe) Powder is supplied as a powder with 99.99% purity and -100 mesh. It is intended for infrared optical-window, infrared-instrument and photoresist research.
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Customization & Ordering
Package availability, minimum order quantity, pricing, and lead time are confirmed during quotation.
Key Features and Advantages
- CdSe is an n-type II–VI semiconductor.
- Infrared transparency and use in IR-instrument windows and photoresist research.
APPLICATION SCOPE: infrared optical-window, infrared-instrument and photoresist research
DOCUMENTATION: COA and SDS can be provided upon request for batch-specific confirmation.
LABORATORY PROCUREMENT SUPPORT
For grade selection, particle-size confirmation, documentation support or custom specification review, contact our technical sales team.
What is the semiconductor type of this CdSe powder and how does it influence its use in photoresist research?
This Cadmium Selenide (CdSe) powder is an n-type II–VI semiconductor. Its n-type conductivity and direct bandgap make it suitable for photoresist applications where photoinduced charge carrier generation is required, as stated in the product description for photoresist research.
What is the refractive index of this CdSe powder and why is it critical for infrared optical-window applications?
The refractive index of this CdSe powder is 2.5 at unspecified wavelength. This high refractive index is essential for infrared optical-window and infrared-instrument applications because it determines light transmission and reflection characteristics, enabling efficient IR window design as noted in the product's intended application scope.
What is the melting point of this CdSe powder and does it impose any constraints on fabrication for IR windows?
The melting point of this Cadmium Selenide powder is 1,240 °C. This high melting point allows thermal processing for IR window fabrication without decomposition, but requires appropriate furnace infrastructure capable of reaching such temperatures, as derived from the stated melting point in the technical specifications.
Atomfair CdSe powder (99.99%, -100 mesh) is an n-type II-VI semiconductor with infrared transparency, suited for IR optical window and photoresist research. Its high purity and fine particle size support reproducible studies, but the powder form and high melting point require careful handling and processing.
Positive
- High purity and controlled particle size: The 99.99% purity and -100 mesh specification ensure consistent chemical composition and particle size distribution for reproducible research results in infrared optics and photoresist studies.
- Infrared-transparent n-type semiconductor: CdSe is an n-type II-VI semiconductor with a refractive index of 2.5 and infrared transparency, making it suitable for IR optical windows and instrument components.
Trade-offs
- Powder form requires careful handling: As a fine powder (-100 mesh) with a density of 5.81 g/cm³, the material may generate dust and requires proper ventilation, PPE, and safe handling procedures to avoid inhalation or contamination.
- Requires high-temperature processing: With a melting point of 1,240 °C, fabrication of solid optical components from this powder necessitates high-temperature sintering or pressing, adding to processing complexity.
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