Description

Lead Bismuth Sulfide is a ternary inorganic compound with the chemical formula PbBiS2. This material is valued for its unique semiconducting and thermoelectric properties, which are of significant interest in advanced materials research and development. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of solid-state physics, novel electronic components, and infrared detection technology.

Application

• Thermoelectric Material Research: Investigated for its potential in converting waste heat into electrical energy due to its specific electronic band structure.
• Infrared (IR) Photodetectors: Used in experimental semiconductor devices designed for sensing infrared radiation.
• Solid-State Physics Studies: Serves as a model compound for studying charge transport, crystal structure, and phase transitions in complex chalcogenides.
• Thin-Film Semiconductor Fabrication: Employed in the development of novel thin-film coatings for specialized electronic applications.
• Materials Science & Engineering: Used in academic and industrial R&D to explore new functional materials for next-generation optoelectronic devices.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lead Bismuth Sulfide
CAS No.	12377-69-4
Molecular Formula	PbBiS2
Molecular Weight	510.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Bismuth Lead Sulfide; Lead Bismuth Sulphide; Bismuth(III) Lead(II) Sulfide; PbBiS2; Bismuth-Lead Sulfide; Ternary Lead Bismuth Sulfide
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Quality Control

Our Lead Bismuth Sulfide is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and spectroscopic methods for elemental confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, composition, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

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). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark gray to black powder or crystalline solid
Identification (XRD)	Characteristic pattern for PbBiS2
Purity (Elemental Analysis)	≥ 99.0% (PbBiS2 basis)
Lead (Pb) Content	40.0 - 41.5 %
Bismuth (Bi) Content	40.5 - 42.0 %
Sulfur (S) Content	12.5 - 13.5 %
Particle Size (Typical)	< 45 μm (325 mesh)

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