Description

Niobium Selenide is an inorganic compound belonging to the class of transition metal chalcogenides, with the chemical formula NbSe₂. This material is of significant commercial and research interest due to its unique layered structure and electronic properties, including superconductivity and charge density wave behavior. It is a critical precursor and functional material for advanced applications in solid-state physics, materials science, and next-generation electronics. Key industrial and R&D sectors that utilize this compound include semiconductor research, energy storage, and the development of low-dimensional quantum materials.

Application

• Solid-State Physics & Superconductivity Research: Fundamental studies and development of superconducting devices due to its relatively high transition temperature among layered materials.
• 2D Material & Nanomaterial Synthesis: Serving as a precursor for the exfoliation or chemical vapor deposition (CVD) growth of atomically thin niobium diselenide nanosheets.
• Electrode Material for Energy Storage: Investigation as an anode or cathode component in advanced lithium-ion or sodium-ion batteries, leveraging its layered intercalation chemistry.
• Catalysis: Exploration as a catalyst or catalyst support in electrochemical reactions, such as hydrogen evolution (HER), due to its tunable electronic structure.
• Lubricant Additive: Potential use as a solid lubricant or additive in high-performance greases, benefiting from the low shear strength between its layered sheets.
• Quantum Computing & Spintronics: Research into topological insulators and other quantum phenomena for future computing technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Niobium Selenide
CAS No.	12034-77-4
Molecular Formula	NbSe₂
Molecular Weight	250.83 g/mol
Synonyms	Niobium(IV) Selenide; Niobium Diselenide; Diniobium Triselenide (Nb₂Se₃); Niobium Selenide (NbSe₃); Selenium-niobium alloy; EINECS 234-823-1
EINECS	234-823-1

Quality Control

Our Niobium Selenide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification, inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis for elemental composition, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for morphology. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing lot-specific results is provided with every shipment. We adhere to stringent internal quality standards to meet the precise requirements of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) for long-term storage to prevent oxidation and degradation. Keep away from strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to standard pattern for NbSe₂
Assay (Nb content by ICP)	≥ 99.9% (metals basis)
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details
Trace Metal Impurities (ICP)	< 1000 ppm total
Oxygen Content	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.