Tin Selenide (SnSe)-Pellets
Product Description
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
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 selenide finds application in low- cost photovoltaics devices and memory-switching devices. It acts as a solid-state lubricant. It is also used for solar cells and anodes for lithium-ion batteries. Further, it is a narrow band-gap semiconductor.