Description
PbSb₂Te₄ Crystals (Lead Antimony Telluride)
PbSb₂Te₄ is a layered topological insulator with a van der Waals structure, combining excellent thermoelectric and electronic properties. Its unique band structure, robust surface states, and high thermoelectric efficiency make it a promising material for quantum materials research, energy conversion, and advanced spintronic applications. Our PbSb₂Te₄ crystals are synthesized using the Chemical Vapor Transport (CVT) method, ensuring high purity, precise stoichiometry, and exceptional crystallinity.
Sample Size Options:
Crystals larger than 10 mm²
Crystals larger than 25 mm²
Material Properties:
Layered Van der Waals Structure: Facilitates exfoliation into thin layers for 2D material research.
Topological Insulator Behavior: Exhibits robust surface states with strong spin-orbit coupling.
Thermoelectric Efficiency: High Seebeck coefficient and low thermal conductivity for energy applications.
Environmental Stability: Maintains structural integrity under inert storage conditions.
Crystal Structure:
Type: Rhombohedral layered structure
Features: Cleavable layers ideal for thin-film fabrication and nanoscale device integration.
Degree of Exfoliation:
Ease of Use: Readily exfoliates into monolayers or few-layer sheets for advanced research applications.
Other Characteristics:
Quantum Phenomena: Enables exploration of topological surface states and quantum transport.
Thermoelectric Properties: Suitable for energy harvesting and thermal-to-electric conversion technologies.
Spintronics Applications: Promising for spin-based devices and investigating spin-momentum locking.
Applications:
Quantum Materials Research:
Ideal for studying topological insulators and associated quantum effects.
Thermoelectric Devices:
Promising for power generation and thermal management applications.
Spintronics:
Suitable for spintronic devices and exploring spin-orbit coupling.
2D Material Studies:
Perfect for exfoliation into thin layers and integration with van der Waals heterostructures.
Optoelectronics:
Suitable for photodetectors and other optoelectronic devices.
Additional information
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