Al1K1Se2

Al1K1Se2 is a stable semiconducting ternary chalcogenide compound.

AlKSe
Crystal structure of Al1K1Se2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Al1K1Se2

Al1K1Se2 is a ternary chalcogenide that exists as a thermodynamically stable phase on the convex hull. Its electronic character as a semiconductor makes it an intriguing candidate for specialized optoelectronic and solid-state applications where precise band structure control is required.

With a significant number of reported structures, this material represents a well-characterized system within the broader landscape of aluminum-potassium selenides. Its stability suggests potential for synthesis and integration into functional device architectures.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Al1K1Se2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

2.42 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, 17 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Al1K1Se2 is used.

Semiconductor researchOptoelectronic material developmentSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Al1K1Se2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Al1K1Se2?

Al1K1Se2 is a stable semiconducting ternary chalcogenide compound.

More questions
What is Al1K1Se2 used for?
Al1K1Se2 is used in semiconductor research, optoelectronic material development, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of Al1K1Se2?
Al1K1Se2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.42 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is Al1K1Se2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.42 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Al1K1Se2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Al1K1Se2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Al1K1Se2 are known?
27 structures of Al1K1Se2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 17 distinct space groups.
What elements does Al1K1Se2 contain?
Al1K1Se2 contains Al, K, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for Al1K1Se2 come from?
Al1K1Se2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct ternary compound, Al1K1Se2 occupies a unique position in the materials landscape, serving as a foundational example of stable aluminum-based chalcogenides that warrant further investigation for their electronic properties.

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

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