1315-06-6

Basic information

• Product Name: TIN SELENIDE
• Synonyms: SeSn;SnSe;Tin selenide (SnSe);TIN (II) SELENIDE;TIN SELENIDE;Tinselenide,99.999%(metalsbasis);stannous selenide;selanylidenestannane
• CAS NO: 1315-06-6
• Molecular Formula: SeSn
• Molecular Weight: 197.67
• EINECS: 215-257-6
• Mol File: 1315-06-6.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 861°C
• Appearance: /3 to 12mm Pieces
• Density: d0 6.18
• Storage Temp.: Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
• Water Solubility: Insoluble in water. Soluble in aqua regia, alkali sulfides, and alkali selenides.
• Merck: 14,8789
• CAS DataBase Reference: TIN SELENIDE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: TIN SELENIDE(1315-06-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: TIN SELENIDE(1315-06-6)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: T,N
• Statements: 23/25-33-50/53
• Safety Statements: 20/21-28-45-60-61
• RIDADR: 3288
• WGK Germany: 3
• TSCA: Yes
• HazardClass: 6.1(b)
• PackingGroup: III
• Hazardous Substances Data: 1315-06-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

Tin selenide (SnSe) is a narrow band gap semiconductor made up of environmentally friendly and earth-abundant elements, characterized by its steel gray prisms with a high purity level of 99.999%.

Uses

Used in Photovoltaic Industry:
Tin selenide is used as a low-cost material for photovoltaic devices due to its narrow band gap semiconductor properties, making it a promising candidate for solar cell applications.
Used in Memory-Switching Devices:
Tin selenide is utilized as a component in memory-switching devices, capitalizing on its semiconductor characteristics to enable efficient electrical switching and polarity-dependent memory switching functionalities.
Used in Lubricant Industry:
As a solid-state lubricant, tin selenide is employed to reduce friction and wear in various mechanical applications, contributing to improved performance and longevity of machinery.
Used in Energy Storage:
Tin selenide is used as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries, benefiting from its semiconductor properties to enhance energy storage capabilities and efficiency.
Used in Infrared Optoelectronic Devices:
Exfoliated few-layer tin selenide is employed in the field of infrared optoelectronic devices, radiation detectors, and holographic recording systems, leveraging its unique electronic and optical properties for advanced applications.
Used in Research and Development:
Tin selenide holds great potential for further research and development in the areas of memory switching devices, efficient solar materials, and holographic recording systems, driving innovation and technological advancements in these fields.

Synthesis

Tin?selenide?(SnS)?is manufactured using chemical vapour transport (CVT) crystallisation, with crystals having a high purity (in excess of 99.999%).

InChI:InChI=1/Se.Sn/rSeSn/c1-2

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As an important binary IV-VI semiconductor compound, tin selenide (SnSe) has been investigated intensively for a wide range of applications in energy storage and photovoltaic devices, due to its unique electronic and optoelectronic properties. In this work, we successfully synthesized SnSe powde...detailed

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