Description

Antimony (III) Selenide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Sb₂Se₃. This material is of significant commercial interest due to its unique semiconducting and thermoelectric properties, which are critical for advanced energy conversion and electronic applications. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers and research institutions in the electronics, photovoltaics, and materials science sectors seeking high-purity inorganic precursors.

Application

• Thin-Film Solar Cells: As a key absorber layer material in photovoltaic devices due to its suitable bandgap and high absorption coefficient.
• Thermoelectric Devices: Used in the fabrication of modules that convert waste heat into electrical energy, leveraging its favorable thermoelectric figure of merit.
• Photodetectors & Sensors: Employed in the production of optoelectronic devices sensitive to specific wavelengths of light.
• Phase-Change Memory: Investigated for use in non-volatile memory devices due to its reversible crystalline-amorphous phase transition properties.
• Research & Development: Serves as a precursor or target material in materials science research for exploring new semiconductor compounds and nanostructures.
• Infrared Optics: Potential application in coatings and lenses for infrared transmission systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Antimony (III) Selenide
CAS No.	1315-05-5
Molecular Formula	Sb₂Se₃
Molecular Weight	480.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Antimony Triselenide; Diantimony Triselenide; Antimony Selenide (Sb2Se3); Antimonous Selenide; Selenium Antimonide; Stibnite Selenide; CAS 1315-05-5
EINECS	215-251-9

Quality Control

Our Antimony (III) Selenide is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure consistency and meets high-purity standards suitable for advanced material applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, particle size, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be kept under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen for long-term storage to prevent oxidation and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder or crystalline solid
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Sb₂Se₃)	≥ 99.9%
Particle Size (D50)	Customizable (e.g., 1-10 µm)
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	< 100 ppm total
Oxygen Content	< 0.5 wt%

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