Nickel Ditelluride (NiTe₂)

Nickel Ditelluride (NiTe₂)

Isolated Crystallites

CAS Number: 12034-83-2

Preparation Method: Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)

Substrate Options:
NiTe₂ isolated crystallites are typically grown on silicon dioxide (SiO₂) substrates. Custom transfer to other substrates is available upon request-please visit the Custom Products page or contact us for assistance.

Fundamental Properties:
Nickel ditelluride (NiTe₂) is a transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) with metallic conductivity and hexagonal crystal structure. Its electronic properties include high carrier density and spin-orbit coupling, which support use in electronic and spintronic applications. NiTe₂ exhibits environmental stability and electronic features, including topological-semimetal behavior that has been explored for quantum materials research. Its surface characteristics also support catalytic applications.

Applications:
Electronics: NiTe₂’s metallic properties and conductivity support use in contact layers in electronic devices.
Spintronics: The spin-orbit coupling of NiTe₂ supports its use in spintronic devices and quantum computing applications.
Catalysis: NiTe₂ demonstrates catalytic activity in reactions such as hydrogen evolution and CO₂ reduction.
Quantum Materials Research: The topological semimetallic nature of NiTe₂ supports use in studies in quantum physics and material science.