Description
Sb₁₆Te₃ Crystals (Antimony Telluride)
Sb₁₆Te₃ is a layered thermoelectric material with a van der Waals structure, recognized for its excellent thermoelectric performance, unique electronic properties, and anisotropic behavior. It is widely used in thermoelectric energy conversion, quantum materials research, and advanced optoelectronic applications. Our Sb₁₆Te₃ 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: Enables exfoliation into thin layers for 2D material studies.
Thermoelectric Efficiency: High Seebeck coefficient and low thermal conductivity for energy applications.
Electronic Conductivity: Excellent carrier mobility, suitable for electronic and thermoelectric devices.
Optical Properties: Strong absorption in the visible-to-infrared range.
Crystal Structure:
Type: Rhombohedral layered structure
Features: Cleavable layers, ideal for thin-film fabrication and nanoscale device research.
Degree of Exfoliation:
Ease of Use: Readily exfoliates into monolayers or few-layer sheets for advanced research applications.
Other Characteristics:
Thermoelectric Applications: Suitable for power generation and thermal management technologies.
Quantum Properties: Promising for studying low-dimensional electronic and thermoelectric phenomena.
Spintronics Potential: Ideal for exploring spin-related phenomena and spintronic devices.
Applications:
Thermoelectric Devices:
Ideal for energy harvesting, cooling systems, and thermal-to-electric conversion.
Quantum Materials Research:
Enables exploration of topological and low-dimensional electronic states.
Spintronics:
Suitable for spintronic devices and investigating spin-orbit coupling.
2D Material Studies:
Perfect for exfoliation into thin layers and integration with van der Waals heterostructures.
Optoelectronics:
Suitable for photonic and optoelectronic devices, including photodetectors and sensors.