TaTe₂ Crystals

Description

TaTe₂ Crystals (Tantalum Ditelluride)

TaTe₂ is a layered transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) known for its intriguing electronic, optical, and structural properties. It exhibits charge density wave (CDW) behavior, strong spin-orbit coupling, and anisotropic conductivity, making it a promising material for applications in quantum materials research, spintronics, and 2D materials studies. Our TaTe₂ crystals are synthesized using the Chemical Vapor Transport (CVT) method, ensuring high purity, precise stoichiometry, and superior crystallinity.

Sample Size Options:
Crystals larger than 10 mm²
Crystals larger than 25 mm²
Crystals larger than 100 mm²

Material Properties:
Layered Van der Waals Structure: Facilitates easy exfoliation into monolayers or few-layer sheets for 2D materials research.
Charge Density Wave (CDW) Behavior: Exhibits CDW phase transitions, enabling studies of quantum electronic phases.
Strong Spin-Orbit Coupling: Suitable for spintronic applications and topological materials research.
Anisotropic Electrical Conductivity: Direction-dependent electronic transport properties.

Crystal Structure:
Type: Monoclinic layered structure
Features: Cleavable layers, ideal for thin-film fabrication and nanoscale device research.

Degree of Exfoliation:
Ease of Use: Readily exfoliated into thin layers for advanced material studies and device applications.

Other Characteristics:
Quantum Materials Research: Ideal for investigating electronic instabilities, CDW transitions, and topological phases.
Metallic Conductivity: Exhibits metallic behavior with tunable electronic properties based on thickness.
Thermal Stability: Maintains structural integrity under varying temperature conditions.

Applications:
Quantum Materials Research:
Ideal for studying charge density wave phenomena, electronic correlations, and low-dimensional quantum effects.
Spintronics:
High potential for spin-based memory devices and spintronic circuits due to strong spin-orbit coupling.
2D Material Studies:
Suitable for exfoliation into monolayers and integration into van der Waals heterostructures.
Optoelectronics:

Promising for photodetectors, light-emitting devices, and optical modulators.
Energy Applications:
Potential for use in catalysis, energy storage, and thermoelectric applications.

Synthesis Method:
Chemical Vapor Transport (CVT): Ensures high-quality crystals with excellent purity, uniformity, and structural integrity.