Description

Lead Selenide, 99.999% is a high-purity inorganic compound with the chemical formula PbSe. This ultra-high purity grade is critical for advanced material science and electronics, where trace impurities can significantly impact performance. It is primarily utilized in research and manufacturing sectors requiring precise semiconductor properties and infrared optoelectronic capabilities.

Application

• Infrared (IR) Detectors & Sensors: As a narrow-bandgap semiconductor, it is a key material for uncooled or thermally sensitive IR photodetectors and imaging systems.
• Thermoelectric Devices: Used in the fabrication of thermoelectric modules for power generation or cooling applications due to its favorable figure of merit.
• Quantum Dot & Nanomaterial Research: Serves as a precursor or core material for synthesizing lead selenide quantum dots with tunable optical properties.
• Photovoltaic Research: Investigated in next-generation solar cells, including quantum dot-sensitized and thin-film photovoltaic devices.
• Semiconductor Doping Studies: Employed in research on doped semiconductor systems to study carrier transport and electronic properties.
• Optoelectronic Components: Used in the development of lasers, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and optical modulators operating in the infrared spectrum.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Lead Selenide, 99.999%
CAS No.	1314-90-5
Molecular Formula	PbSe
Molecular Weight	286.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Lead(II) selenide; Plumbous selenide; PbSe; Galena (selenide analog); Lead monoselenide; NSC 61739; Lead(2+) selenide
EINECS	215-247-3

Quality Control

Our 99.999% (5N) purity grade Lead Selenide is produced and tested under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with high-purity material standards. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and trace metal impurities via techniques like ICP-MS or GD-MS. We adhere to a rigorous quality management system to meet the exacting requirements of research and high-tech manufacturing.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive nature, the container should be opaque or stored in darkness. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black crystalline powder or pieces
Assay (PbSe)	≥ 99.999%
Trace Metal Analysis (ICP-MS)	< 10 ppm total
Particle Size (Typical)	Contact for details
X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)	Crystalline phase confirmed

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.