ZrTe5

ZrTe5 is a layered intermetallic compound composed of zirconium and tellurium, belonging to the family of transition-metal chalcogenides with quasi-2D crystal structure. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial use, valued for its potential in electronic and quantum materials applications including topological semimetals, thermoelectric devices, and solid-state electronics where layered structures enable tunable electronic properties. Its weak interlayer bonding makes it amenable to mechanical exfoliation, positioning it as a candidate for studying low-dimensional physics and developing next-generation nanoelectronic or energy-conversion devices.