Nb3SiTe6
Structure
Crystal Image
XRD
TEM – electron diffraction
Crystal Structure
Crystal Structure top view (single layer)
Structural property summary
- Single crystal form: silver color, metallic luster
- Structure type: layered, orthorhombic, Pnma
- Air sensitivity: stable
- Exfoliation capability: very easy
- Note: the Si atoms are at the interstitial site of the Nb layer, which can have either vacancies or excess Si. This causes different properties.
Transport Properties
Resistivity- Temperature dependence
- semiconducting (depending on Si content. Nb2SiTe4 is a semiconductor)
Magnetic Properties
No magnetic order
Specific Heat
To be added