Description
VI₃ Crystals (Vanadium Triiodide)
VI₃ is a layered transition metal halide with a van der Waals structure, known for its intrinsic ferromagnetic properties and unique electronic characteristics. It exhibits long-range ferromagnetic ordering at low temperatures, making it a promising material for spintronics, quantum materials research, and 2D material studies. Our VI₃ crystals are synthesized using high-temperature vapor transport techniques, ensuring high purity, excellent crystallinity, and reliable performance for advanced research.
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.
Ferromagnetic Properties: Exhibits ferromagnetic ordering below its Curie temperature (~50 K).
Electronic Properties: Features semiconducting behavior, making it suitable for optoelectronic applications.
Environmental Sensitivity: Requires inert handling and storage to maintain stability.
Crystal Structure:
Type: Layered rhombohedral structure
Features: Easily cleavable layers, ideal for 2D material applications and heterostructures.
Degree of Exfoliation:
Ease of Use: Readily exfoliates into monolayers or few-layer sheets for advanced device fabrication.
Other Characteristics:
Magnetic Ordering: Intrinsic ferromagnetism enables exploration of spin-based devices.
Optoelectronic Potential: Suitable for photonic and nanoscale optoelectronic devices.
Chemical Stability: Stable under inert conditions, sensitive to air and moisture.
Applications:
Spintronics:
Ideal for spin-based quantum devices and exploring ferromagnetic materials.
Quantum Materials Research:
Enables studies of low-dimensional magnetism and quantum phenomena.
2D Material Studies:
Perfect for exfoliation into thin layers and integration with van der Waals heterostructures.
Optoelectronics:
Potential for advanced photonic and optoelectronic devices.
Sensors:
High sensitivity to environmental stimuli, making it suitable for magnetic and chemical sensing applications.