Nb2 Te8

semiconductor

· Nb2 Te8

Nb₂Te₈ is a layered van der Waals semiconductor compound composed of niobium and tellurium, belonging to the transition metal chalcogenide family. This material is primarily of research interest for optoelectronic and quantum transport applications, where its layered crystal structure enables tunable bandgap properties and potential for integration in 2D heterostructure devices. Compared to more established materials like MoS₂, Nb₂Te₈ offers distinct electronic behavior and is under investigation for novel photonic and electronic device platforms, though it remains largely in academic development rather than high-volume industrial production.

2D heterostructure engineeringOptoelectronic device researchQuantum transport studiesPhotodetector prototypingFlexible electronics developmentCondensed matter physics experimentation

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.00400	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.2950	eV/atom	—

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Nb2 Te8

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