Ag1Al1Se2

Ag1Al1Se2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of silver, aluminum, and selenium.

AgAlSe
Crystal structure of Ag1Al1Se2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ag1Al1Se2

Ag1Al1Se2 is a ternary chalcogenide that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust material configuration within its chemical system.

Its structural diversity is highlighted by numerous reported configurations, suggesting significant flexibility in how this material can be synthesized and utilized. This stability makes it a compelling candidate for fundamental research into semiconductor physics and potential optoelectronic integration.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ag1Al1Se2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

1.14 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

27
2 databases, 18 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Ag1Al1Se2 is used.

Semiconductor researchOptoelectronic device developmentSolid-state materials science
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ag1Al1Se2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ag1Al1Se2?

Ag1Al1Se2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of silver, aluminum, and selenium.

More questions
What is Ag1Al1Se2 used for?
Ag1Al1Se2 is used in semiconductor research, optoelectronic device development, and solid-state materials science.
What is the band gap of Ag1Al1Se2?
Ag1Al1Se2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.14 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is Ag1Al1Se2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.14 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ag1Al1Se2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ag1Al1Se2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ag1Al1Se2 are known?
27 structures of Ag1Al1Se2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 18 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ag1Al1Se2 contain?
Ag1Al1Se2 contains Ag, Al, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ag1Al1Se2 come from?
Ag1Al1Se2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a standalone entry in this specific chemical system, Ag1Al1Se2 serves as a primary reference point for understanding the stability and electronic behavior of silver-aluminum-selenide compounds.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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