Study of Lattice Parameter and Nanoparticle Size in Lead Chalcogenides (PbX, X = S, Se & Te)

Abstract

In the present paper, the structural and electronic properties have been studied with the help of thermodynamic parameter. The lattice parameter and nanoparticle size in lead chalcogenides [(PbX, X = S, Se and Te)] are calculated with the help of fitting parameter under the effect of temperature. The calculated values are in close agreement with the experimental results.

Keywords:Lead chalcogenides, Lattice parameter, Nanoparticle size, Energy band gap.