Co₂Bi₂Te₅ Crystals

Description

Co₂Bi₂Te₅ Crystals (Cobalt Bismuth Telluride)

Co₂Bi₂Te₅ is a layered topological material that combines the unique electronic properties of a topological insulator with magnetic ordering introduced by cobalt. This material is a promising candidate for spintronics, quantum computing, and advanced 2D material research. Its ability to exhibit quantum phenomena such as the quantum anomalous Hall effect makes it ideal for cutting-edge research in condensed matter physics.

Sample Size Options:
Crystals larger than 10 mm²

Material Properties:
Layered Van der Waals Structure: Enables exfoliation into thin layers for 2D applications.
Topological Insulator Behavior: Robust surface states protected by time-reversal symmetry.
Magnetic Properties: Magnetic ordering introduced by cobalt doping.
High Electrical Conductivity: Metallic surface states combined with an insulating bulk.

Crystal Structure:
Type: Rhombohedral layered structure
Features: Cleavable layers, ideal for nanoscale studies and heterostructure assembly.

Degree of Exfoliation:
Ease of Use: Easily exfoliated into monolayers or few-layer sheets for advanced device fabrication.

Other Characteristics:
Topological Phenomena: Potential for realizing quantum anomalous Hall effects and other exotic quantum states.
Spintronics Potential: Suitable for studying spin-momentum locking and magnetic topological effects.
Environmental Stability: Stable under inert conditions, sensitive to air and moisture.

Applications:
Quantum Materials Research:
Ideal for studying magnetic topological insulators and associated quantum phenomena.
Spintronics:
Promising for spin-based devices and exploring spin-orbit coupling effects.
2D Material Studies:
Suitable for exfoliation into thin layers for van der Waals heterostructures.
Condensed Matter Physics:
Enables exploration of exotic electronic and magnetic states in low-dimensional systems.
Magnetic Sensors:
High sensitivity to magnetic fields, making it ideal for nanoscale sensor development.