Zirconium Diselenide Crystal Description
Zirconium Diselenide Crystal is a semiconductor with a band gap of ~1 eV. The layers are stacked together via van der Waals interactions and can be exfoliated into thin 2D layers. Zirconium Diselenide belongs to the group-IV transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDC).
Zirconium Diselenide Crystal Specifications
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Material
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ZrSe2
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Crystal size
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~8 mm
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Electrical properties
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Semiconductor
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Crystal structure
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Hexagonal
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Unit cell parameters
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a = b = 0.377, c = 0.614 nm, α = β = 90°, γ = 120°
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Zirconium Diselenide Crystal Application
Zirconium Diselenide Crystal is a semiconductor with a band gap of ~1 eV.
Zirconium Diselenide Crystal XRD
Zirconium Diselenide Crystal Packaging
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Zirconium Diselenide Crystal FAQs
Q1: What is zirconium diselenide (ZrSe2)?
Zirconium diselenide is a transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) composed of zirconium (Zr) and selenium (Se). It has a layered structure similar to other materials in the TMDC family, such as MoS2 or WS2. ZrSe2 is known for its semiconducting properties with a band gap that makes it interesting for various technological applications.
Q2: What are the properties of zirconium diselenide crystals?
ZrSe2 crystals exhibit semiconductor behavior with an indirect band gap typically cited around 1.2 eV, depending on the method of synthesis and the sample’s purity. They have high chemical stability, good mechanical flexibility, and relatively strong in-plane atomic bonds with weak van der Waals forces between the layers, facilitating easy exfoliation into thin layers or flakes.
Q3: How are zirconium diselenide crystals synthesized?
Common synthesis methods for ZrSe2 include chemical vapor transport (CVT), molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), and mechanical exfoliation from bulk crystals. Each method influences the crystal's quality, size, and suitability for different applications, with CVT being popular for producing large single crystals.
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