Characteristic

Tin selenide, also known as stannous selenide, is an inorganic compound with the formula (SnSe), where Tin has a +2 oxidation state. Tin(II) selenide is a narrow band-gap (IV-VI) semiconductor and has received considerable interest for applications including low-cost photovoltaics and memory-switching devices.

Chemical formula：SnSe

CAS#:1315-06-6

Molar mass：197.67 g/mol

Appearance：steel gray odorless powder

Density：6.179 g/cm3

Melting point：861 °C (1,582 °F; 1,134 K)

Solubility in water：negligible

Band gap： 0.9 eV (indirect), 1.3 eV (direct)

Crystal structure：Orthorhombic, oP8

Application

Tin(II) selenide exhibits low thermal conductivity as well as reasonable electrical conductivity, creating the possibility of it being used in thermoelectric materials.

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