Sb₁₆Te₃ Crystals

Sb₁₆Te₃ Crystals

Sb₁₆Te₃ is a layered thermoelectric material with a van der Waals structure, thermoelectric and electronic properties, and anisotropic behavior. It is used in thermoelectric energy conversion, quantum materials research, and optoelectronic applications. Sb₁₆Te₃ crystals are synthesized using the Chemical Vapor Transport (CVT) method.

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

Material Properties:
Layered van der Waals Structure: Permits exfoliation into thin layers for 2D material studies.
Thermoelectric Efficiency: Seebeck coefficient and low thermal conductivity for energy applications.
Electronic Conductivity: Carrier mobility, applicable to electronic and thermoelectric devices.
Optical Properties: Absorption in the visible-to-infrared range.

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

Degree of Exfoliation:
Ease of Use: Exfoliates into monolayers or few-layer sheets for research applications.

Other Characteristics:
Thermoelectric Applications: Applicable to power generation and thermal management technologies.
Quantum Properties: Used for studying low-dimensional electronic and thermoelectric phenomena.
Spintronics Potential: Applicable for exploring spin-related phenomena and spintronic devices.

Applications:
Thermoelectric Devices:
Applicable for energy harvesting, cooling systems, and thermal-to-electric conversion. Quantum Materials Research:
Permits exploration of topological and low-dimensional electronic states. Spintronics:
Applicable to spintronic devices and investigating spin-orbit coupling.
2D Material Studies:
Applicable for exfoliation into thin layers and assembly with van der Waals heterostructures. Optoelectronics:
Applicable to photonic and optoelectronic devices, including photodetectors and sensors.