AgHoSe2

AgHoSe2 is a stable, semiconducting ternary selenide compound known for its structural diversity and potential utility in materials science research.

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Crystal structure of AgHoSe2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About AgHoSe2

AgHoSe2 is a ternary selenide compound that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust material choice for research into complex chalcogenide systems.

The material is characterized by significant structural diversity, with numerous reported configurations across multiple databases. This versatility makes it a compelling subject for investigating the relationship between atomic arrangement and electronic performance in rare-earth containing semiconductors.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for AgHoSe2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.48–1.27 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

12
3 databases, 6 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where AgHoSe2 is used.

Semiconductor researchChalcogenide materials developmentSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AgHoSe2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is AgHoSe2?

AgHoSe2 is a stable, semiconducting ternary selenide compound known for its structural diversity and potential utility in materials science research.

More questions
What is AgHoSe2 used for?
AgHoSe2 is used in semiconductor research, chalcogenide materials development, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of AgHoSe2?
AgHoSe2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.48–1.27 eV across 12 reported structures.
Is AgHoSe2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.27 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is AgHoSe2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — AgHoSe2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of AgHoSe2 are known?
12 structures of AgHoSe2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
What elements does AgHoSe2 contain?
AgHoSe2 contains Ag, Ho, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for AgHoSe2 come from?
AgHoSe2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary selenide, AgHoSe2 serves as a foundational example of stable rare-earth silver chalcogenides. Without direct structural siblings in this specific dataset, it acts as a primary reference point for understanding the stability and electronic trends within the broader family of quaternary and ternary silver-based semiconductors.

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

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