Description
Ni₂Bi₂Te₅ Crystals (Nickel Bismuth Telluride)
Ni₂Bi₂Te₅ is a layered topological material with a van der Waals structure, combining robust electronic properties with magnetic ordering introduced by nickel. This material is a promising candidate for quantum materials research, spintronics, and studies of topological quantum effects. Its unique combination of topological surface states and magnetic properties makes it ideal for exploring quantum phenomena such as the quantum anomalous Hall effect.
Sample Size Options:
Crystals larger than 10 mm²
Crystals larger than 25 mm²
Material Properties:
Layered Van der Waals Structure: Enables exfoliation into thin layers for 2D research.
Topological Insulator Behavior: Features robust surface states protected by time-reversal symmetry.
Magnetic Properties: Intrinsic magnetic behavior introduced by nickel incorporation.
High Electrical Conductivity: Metallic surface states with semiconducting or insulating bulk properties.
Crystal Structure:
Type: Rhombohedral layered structure
Features: Cleavable into thin sheets for nanoscale studies and device fabrication.
Degree of Exfoliation:
Ease of Use: Readily exfoliates into monolayers or few-layer sheets for advanced research and applications.
Other Characteristics:
Quantum Phenomena: Supports studies of magnetic topological insulators and spin-related quantum effects.
Spintronics Potential: Ideal for investigating spin-momentum locking and magneto-optical effects.
Environmental Stability: Stable under inert conditions, with moderate sensitivity to oxidation.
Applications:
Quantum Materials Research:
Ideal for exploring magnetic topological insulators and exotic quantum phenomena.
Spintronics:
Suitable for spin-based devices and studies of spin-orbit coupling.
2D Material Studies:
Excellent for exfoliation into thin layers and integration into van der Waals heterostructures.
Condensed Matter Physics:
Enables research into magnetic and electronic properties in topological materials.
Magnetic Sensors:
High sensitivity to magnetic fields, making it suitable for advanced sensing applications.