indium antimonide
noun
: a synthetic compound InSb of indium and antimony that is a semiconducting and photosensitive material and is used especially in infrared photodetectors
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Astronauts grew crystals of indium antimonide and germanium in the 1970s aboard the SkyLab space station, and similar experiments have been taking place on the International Space Station.
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IEEE Spectrum, 10 Feb. 2026
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IEEE Spectrum, 10 Feb. 2026
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