Description
MAPbCl₃ Powder (Methylammonium Lead Chloride Perovskite)
Basic Information
CAS Number: N/A
Chemical Formula: CH₃NH₃PbCl₃
Molecular Weight: 345.62 g/mol
Synonyms: Perovskite CH₃NH₃PbCl₃, Methylammonium Lead Chloride
Appearance: White or light-yellow powder
Material Properties
Perovskite Structure: MAPbCl₃ crystallizes in a cubic or tetragonal perovskite structure, depending on temperature.
Wide Bandgap Semiconductor: Exhibits a bandgap of ~3.0 eV, making it suitable for high-energy optoelectronic applications.
High Photoluminescence Quantum Yield (PLQY): Efficient light emission, making it ideal for light-emitting applications.
Excellent Solution Processability: Can be easily processed via wet-chemistry techniques for device fabrication.
Applications
Optoelectronics & Light-Emitting Devices (LEDs):
High photoluminescence efficiency makes MAPbCl₃ a promising candidate for perovskite-based LEDs.
Photodetectors:
Exhibits strong ultraviolet (UV) light absorption, making it useful for UV photodetection applications.
X-ray Detection & Scintillators:
Due to its high bandgap and optical stability, MAPbCl₃ is being explored for use in X-ray detectors and scintillator materials.
Solar Cells (Wide Bandgap Layer):
Used as a wide-bandgap layer in tandem perovskite solar cells, enhancing efficiency in multi-junction photovoltaic devices.
Nonlinear Optics & Transparent Electronics:
Investigated for applications in nonlinear optics and as a transparent semiconductor in advanced optoelectronic devices.