NiI₂ Crystals

NiI₂ Crystals

NiI₂ is a layered transition metal halide with a van der Waals structure, has its unique magnetic and electronic properties. It exhibits antiferromagnetic ordering and anisotropic behavior, making it an the material for spintronics, quantum materials research, and specialized 2D material applications. Our NiI₂ crystals are synthesized using high-temperature chemical vapor transport (CVT) methods, with high purity, high crystallinity, and consistent performance for specialized research.

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: Applicable for exfoliation into thin layers.
Magnetic Properties: Exhibits antiferromagnetic ordering at low temperatures.
Anisotropic Electronic Properties: Strong direction-dependent transport behavior.
Environmental Sensitivity: Requires inert handling and storage to maintain behavior.

Crystal Structure:
Type: Layered hexagonal structure
Features: Cleavable layers applicable to nanoscale and 2D studies.

Degree of Exfoliation:
Ease of Use: Easily exfoliated into monolayers or few-layer sheets for specialized applications.

Other Characteristics:
Magnetic Ordering: Antiferromagnetic below its Néel temperature (~20-25 K).
Optoelectronic Properties: Promising for assembly into photonic and electronic devices.
Chemical behavior: Consistent under inert conditions, sensitive to air and moisture.

Applications:
Spintronics:
Applicable for exploring spin-related quantum phenomena and developing magnetic devices. Quantum Materials Research:
Permits studies of low-dimensional magnetism and electronic correlations.
2D Material Studies:
Applicable for exfoliating into thin layers and assembling into van der Waals heterostructures. Optoelectronics:
Potential for use in specialized photonic and optoelectronic devices. Sensors:
High sensitivity to environmental stimuli, making it applicable to magnetic and chemical sensing applications.