Tin Selenide (SnSe)-Sputtering Target
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
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.