Chromium(III) telluride
Chromium telluride samples that are highly saturated with tellurium were found to crystallize in a hexagonal structure, but trigonal lattice distortions are also possible.By creating thin films of chromium telluride, the compound can be tested by reflection high-energy electron diffraction (RHEED), scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), vibrating sample magnetometry, and other physical property measurements.RHEED patterns indicate the flat, smooth growth of chromium telluride film.STM testing shows that the surface atoms of the compound arrange themselves in a hexagonal pattern.This is measured from room temperature to 400 °C with a-c sample current and d-c magnetic field.