B1Cu1Se2

B1Cu1Se2 is a semiconducting ternary compound of boron, copper, and selenium that is considered a viable target for experimental synthesis.

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Crystal structure of B1Cu1Se2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About B1Cu1Se2

B1Cu1Se2 is a ternary semiconducting compound composed of boron, copper, and selenium. Its electronic profile suggests potential utility in optoelectronic or photovoltaic research environments where specific semiconducting properties are required for device integration. The material is considered to be near the thermodynamic hull, indicating that it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis and laboratory investigation. Given the significant number of reported structures associated with this composition, it remains a subject of interest for researchers mapping the structural landscape of copper-based chalcogenides. Its stability profile supports further exploration into its physical characteristics and potential for specialized technological deployment.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for B1Cu1Se2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

1.49 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.005 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

27
2 databases, 18 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where B1Cu1Se2 is used.

Semiconductor researchOptoelectronic device developmentMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about B1Cu1Se2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is B1Cu1Se2?

B1Cu1Se2 is a semiconducting ternary compound of boron, copper, and selenium that is considered a viable target for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is B1Cu1Se2 used for?
B1Cu1Se2 is used in semiconductor research, optoelectronic device development, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of B1Cu1Se2?
B1Cu1Se2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.49 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is B1Cu1Se2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.49 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is B1Cu1Se2 thermodynamically stable?
B1Cu1Se2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.005 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of B1Cu1Se2 are known?
27 structures of B1Cu1Se2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 18 distinct space groups.
What elements does B1Cu1Se2 contain?
B1Cu1Se2 contains B, Cu, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for B1Cu1Se2 come from?
B1Cu1Se2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase within the copper-selenium system, B1Cu1Se2 occupies a distinct niche in materials science. While many copper-chalcogenide systems are well-characterized for their photovoltaic efficiency, this specific boron-containing variant represents a specialized structural arrangement that differentiates it from more common binary or ternary counterparts, providing a distinct platform for studying boron-doped or boron-integrated semiconductor physics.

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

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