Atomfair Lead Selenide (PbSe) Powder, 99.999% Purity, Approx. -180 mesh
Product Description
Atomfair Lead Selenide (PbSe) Powder is supplied as a powder with 99.999% purity and Approx. -180 mesh. It is intended for thermal-imaging infrared-detector, quantum-dot solar-cell, photoresistor and optoelectronic-device research.
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Customization & Ordering
Package availability, minimum order quantity, pricing, and lead time are confirmed during quotation.
Key Features and Advantages
- Direct-bandgap semiconductor with a room-temperature band gap of 0.27 eV.
- Rock-salt cubic cF8 crystal structure.
- Used in thermal-imaging infrared detectors and other optoelectronic-device research.
APPLICATION SCOPE: thermal-imaging infrared-detector, quantum-dot solar-cell, photoresistor and optoelectronic-device 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.
How does the 99.999% purity and -180 mesh particle size affect the performance of PbSe in thermal-imaging detectors?
The 99.999% purity reduces impurity-related defects, improving carrier mobility and detector sensitivity. The -180 mesh (approximately ≤177 µm) particle size is suitable for powder-based deposition but may impact film uniformity and resolution in thin-film detectors.
What is the role of the rock-salt cubic crystal structure in PbSe for photoresistor applications?
The rock-salt cubic (cF8) structure provides a direct band gap of 0.27 eV at room temperature, enabling efficient infrared light absorption for photoresistor operation. This structure is compatible with standard thin-film fabrication techniques for optoelectronic devices.
What safety documentation is available for PbSe powder, and why is it important?
PbSe contains lead, a hazardous substance. An SDS and COA can be provided upon request to ensure safe handling and verify batch purity. These documents are critical for institutional safety compliance and quality assurance.
Atomfair PbSe powder (99.999% purity, -180 mesh) is a direct-bandgap semiconductor with a bandgap of 0.27 eV, suitable for infrared detector and optoelectronic research. The high purity minimizes impurity scattering, but the particle size may require additional processing for nanoparticle-based applications.
Positive
- High purity 99.999%: The 99.999% purity level reduces impurity-related defects and scattering, critical for semiconductor device performance in IR detectors and optoelectronics.
- Direct bandgap 0.27 eV: The direct bandgap of 0.27 eV at room temperature enables efficient absorption and emission in the infrared spectrum, making it ideal for thermal-imaging and photoresistor applications.
Trade-offs
- Coarse particle size -180 mesh: The approx. -180 mesh particle size may not be suitable for applications requiring uniform nanoparticle dimensions, such as quantum dot synthesis, and may necessitate additional milling or classification steps.
Every advanced material, component, equipment, and instrument in our catalog is backed by rigorous testing. We maintain strict internal quality management frameworks and align with CE conformity metrics to deliver transparent, reproducible performance data via our public open-science repository.
To request raw batch performance data, submit formal vendor registration paperwork, or execute a fast-turnaround R&D manufacturing loop, contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
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