Ba2SiSe4

Ba2SiSe4 is a stable, semiconducting ternary chalcogenide material containing barium, silicon, and selenium.

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Crystal structure of Ba2SiSe4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ba2SiSe4

Ba2SiSe4 is a semiconducting compound composed of barium, silicon, and selenium. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement that is well-suited for further investigation in solid-state chemistry.

Its electronic character suggests potential utility in optoelectronic or sensing applications where specific semiconductor properties are required. The material is recognized for its structural integrity, making it a reliable candidate for researchers exploring complex chalcogenide systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ba2SiSe4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.28 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

3
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Ba2SiSe4 is used.

Semiconductor researchOptoelectronic materials developmentSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ba2SiSe4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ba2SiSe4?

Ba2SiSe4 is a stable, semiconducting ternary chalcogenide material containing barium, silicon, and selenium.

More questions
What is Ba2SiSe4 used for?
Ba2SiSe4 is used in semiconductor research, optoelectronic materials development, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of Ba2SiSe4?
Ba2SiSe4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.28 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Ba2SiSe4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.28 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ba2SiSe4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ba2SiSe4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ba2SiSe4 are known?
3 structures of Ba2SiSe4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ba2SiSe4 contain?
Ba2SiSe4 contains Ba, Se, and Si (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ba2SiSe4 come from?
Ba2SiSe4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct member of the chalcogenide family, Ba2SiSe4 occupies a unique position due to its inherent thermodynamic stability. While it currently stands as a singular entity in this context, its balanced composition of alkaline earth and group 14 elements provides a foundational model for understanding the structural diversity and electronic behavior of similar ternary selenides.

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

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