Abstract: The lead sulphide (PbS) thin films were successfully deposited on glass substrates via successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) Technique using lead Nitrate, Pb(NO 3) 2 and thiourea which provided the PbS ions; Iron (II) Chloride dehydrate(Fe Cl 2. 2H 2 O) was used to provide the iron ions while sodium hydroxide(NaOH) was the pH adjuster . There was post-deposition annealing between 283K and 500K. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) Analysis, scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and Uv-vis spectroscopy were studied to determine the structure, morphology and optical properties respectively for use in photovoltaic applications in Ndiebor Agbaja Unuhu and Ishiagu- Ebonyi State. The XRD showed PbS thin films being cubic and crystalline nanoparticles. The transmittance was high and the absorbance low
Keywords: Doping: lead sulphide structure; XRD studies; SEM Analysis and optical properties
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