Al2Na2Se4

Al2Na2Se4 is a stable semiconducting compound composed of aluminum, sodium, and selenium.

AlNaSe
Crystal structure of Al2Na2Se4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Al2Na2Se4

Al2Na2Se4 is a complex chalcogenide compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable material residing on the convex hull, it represents a well-defined structural configuration within its chemical system.

Its stability and electronic properties make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating new semiconductor materials. The compound is documented across multiple structural databases, highlighting its significance in solid-state chemistry and materials design.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Al2Na2Se4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.15–2.73 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Al2Na2Se4 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Al2Na2Se4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Al2Na2Se4?

Al2Na2Se4 is a stable semiconducting compound composed of aluminum, sodium, and selenium.

More questions
What is Al2Na2Se4 used for?
Al2Na2Se4 is used in semiconductor research and solid-state materials development.
What is the band gap of Al2Na2Se4?
Al2Na2Se4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.15–2.73 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Al2Na2Se4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.73 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Al2Na2Se4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Al2Na2Se4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Al2Na2Se4 are known?
5 structures of Al2Na2Se4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Al2Na2Se4 contain?
Al2Na2Se4 contains Al, Na, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for Al2Na2Se4 come from?
Al2Na2Se4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique member of its chemical system, Al2Na2Se4 serves as a foundational reference point for understanding the interplay between alkali metals and aluminum-based chalcogenide frameworks.

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

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