Tin telluride

Tin telluride is a compound of tin and tellurium (SnTe); it is a semi-metal.

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Properties

• Cubic crystal, lattice constant 0.63 nm.
• Mobility 500 cm²V^-1s^-1
• Specific heat capacity 185 J.kg^-1.K^-1
• Enthalpy of sublimation 222 kJ.mol^-1
• CAS number [12040-02-7].

It is often alloyed with lead to make lead tin telluride, which is used as an infrared detector material.

See also

• Tin selenide
• Lead telluride