Bismuth Selenide (Bi2Se3)-Pieces

Characteristic

 

Bismuth selenide (Bi2Se3) is a gray compound of bismuth and selenium also known as bismuth(III) selenide. It is a semiconductor and a thermoelectric material.




Chemical formula：Bi2Se3

Molar mass：654.8 g/mol 

Appearance：Dull grey 

Density：6.82 g/cm3

Melting point：710 °C (1,310 °F; 983 K)

Solubility in water：insoluble

Solubility：insoluble in organic solvents

soluble in strong acids 

Crystal structure：rhombohedral




Application

 

In semiconductor research, multilayer thin-film, magnetoresistant film.Bismuth(III) selenide is used as a semiconductor and thermoelectric material. It is also used in semiconductor research. Further, it finds applications magnetoresistant film and semiconductor research.