VI₃ Crystals

VI₃ Crystals

VI₃ is a layered transition metal halide with a van der Waals structure and intrinsic ferromagnetic and electronic properties. It exhibits long-range ferromagnetic ordering at low temperatures, supporting spintronics, quantum materials research, and 2D material studies. VI₃ crystals are synthesized using high-temperature vapor transport techniques.

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 research.
Ferromagnetic Properties: Exhibits ferromagnetic ordering below its Curie temperature (~50 K).
Electronic Properties: Semiconducting behavior supports optoelectronic applications.
Environmental Sensitivity: Requires inert handling and storage to maintain behavior.

Crystal Structure:
Type: Layered rhombohedral structure
Features: Cleavable layers, applicable for 2D material applications and heterostructures.

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

Other Characteristics:
Magnetic Ordering: Intrinsic ferromagnetism supports exploration of spin-based devices.
Optoelectronic Potential: Applicable to photonic and nanoscale optoelectronic devices.
Chemical behavior: Sensitive to air and moisture; use inert conditions.

Applications:
Spintronics:
Applicable for spin-based quantum devices and exploring ferromagnetic materials. Quantum Materials Research:
Permits studies of low-dimensional magnetism and quantum phenomena.
2D Material Studies:
Applicable for exfoliation into thin layers and assembly with van der Waals heterostructures. Optoelectronics:
Potential for photonic and optoelectronic devices. Sensors:
Used for magnetic and chemical sensing applications.