AsSe

AsSe is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound formed from arsenic and selenium.

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

About AsSe

AsSe is a binary inorganic compound composed of arsenic and selenium. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of these elements that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic properties, making it a subject of interest for fundamental studies in solid-state physics. With a significant number of reported structures across major databases, it serves as a versatile model for understanding bonding and structural polymorphism in chalcogenide systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

1.37 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

139
3 databases, 23 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting AsSe.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where AsSe is used.

Semiconductor researchChalcogenide glass studiesSolid-state physics modeling
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is AsSe?

AsSe is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound formed from arsenic and selenium.

More questions
What is AsSe used for?
AsSe is used in semiconductor research, chalcogenide glass studies, and solid-state physics modeling.
What is the band gap of AsSe?
AsSe has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.37 eV across 139 reported structures.
Is AsSe a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.37 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is AsSe thermodynamically stable?
Yes — AsSe sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of AsSe are known?
139 structures of AsSe are reported across 3 databases, spanning 23 distinct space groups.
How is AsSe synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for AsSe include solid state (2 procedures documented).
What elements does AsSe contain?
AsSe contains As and Se (2 elements).
Where does the data for AsSe come from?
AsSe data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a standalone binary system in this context, AsSe serves as a primary reference point for exploring the interplay between arsenic and selenium. Its position on the convex hull highlights its importance as a stable baseline for researchers investigating the broader landscape of arsenic-chalcogenide materials.

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

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