SiTe₂ Crystals

SiTe₂ Crystals

SiTe₂ is a layered van der Waals material with unique electronic, optical, and thermoelectric properties. Its semiconducting behavior, strong anisotropy, and high light absorption make it a promising material for optoelectronics, energy storage, and 2D material research. Our SiTe₂ crystals are synthesized using the Chemical Vapor Transport (CVT) method, with high purity, high crystallinity, and consistent performance for specialized research applications.

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: Permits exfoliation into thin layers for 2D studies.
Semiconducting Behavior: Features a variable bandgap applicable to optoelectronic applications.
High Optical Absorption: Strong light absorption in the visible-to-infrared range.
Thermoelectric Performance: High Seebeck coefficient and low thermal conductivity.

Crystal Structure:
Type: Monoclinic layered structure
Features: Cleavable into thin sheets for nanoscale research and device fabrication.

Degree of Exfoliation:
Ease of Use: Readily exfoliates into monolayers or few-layer sheets for specialized research and device applications.

Other Characteristics:
Optoelectronic Potential: High photoluminescence and strong absorption for photonic devices. Energy

Applications: Promising for thermoelectric devices and energy conversion technologies.
Environmental behavior: Consistent under controlled conditions, with moderate sensitivity to air and moisture.

Applications:
Optoelectronics:
Applicable for photodetectors, light-emitting devices, and solar cells.
2D Material Research:
Applicable for exfoliation into thin layers and assembly with van der Waals heterostructures. Energy

Applications:
Applicable to thermoelectric devices and photocatalysis. Quantum Materials Research:
Permits studies of low-dimensional semiconducting and optoelectronic properties. Sensors:
High sensitivity to environmental stimuli, making it applicable to gas and chemical sensing.