KMnSiTe₃ (Potassium Manganese Silicon Telluride)

A layered manganese-based ternary telluride magnet in which Mn²⁺ ions form a magnetic sublattice separated by alkali and silicon-telluride layers. It hosts antiferromagnetic (or low-dimensional) magnetic order derived from the localized Mn²⁺ moments, with the layered structure promoting quasi-two-dimensional magnetic behavior. The combination of a magnetic transition-metal sublattice and a van der Waals-like layered framework makes it a candidate for studying low-dimensional magnetism and magneto-transport in Mn-based chalcogenides.

Sample specifications: Individual crystals measure approximately 2 mm, with a purity of up to 99.9999% (6N), and multiple high-quality single-crystal pieces included in each package.

Exfoliation: Moderate — exfoliable by mechanical exfoliation, but isolating thin flakes may require repeated cleaving or optimized methods.

Growth method: Flux growth.