Year: 2026
Type: preprint
Abstract: We report the synthesis of stoichiometric NiTe$_{2}$ single crystals via chemical vapor transport together with precise structural characterization. A combined analysis using powder and single crystal X-ray diffraction (XRD) was performed to determine lattice parameters and structural details. High-resolution single crystal XRD reveals no evidence of interstitial nickel, confirming a close-to-stoichiometric composition. This work establishes a reliable benchmark for the crystal structure of stoichiometric NiTe$_{2}$, offering a reference for future studies on its physical properties.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Authors: Tirasutt, T., Tjeng, L. H., Komarek, A. C.
Institution: Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids
Language: English
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7172425066