BaSeO3

barium selenite · barium selenite

Barium selenite is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound composed of barium, selenium, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of BaSeO3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About barium selenite

Barium selenite is a stable inorganic compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature. As a material residing on the convex hull, it exhibits high thermodynamic stability, making it a reliable subject for structural studies in solid-state chemistry.

Its wide-gap insulating behavior defines its utility in applications where electrical conductivity must be restricted. The compound is recognized for its structural diversity, with multiple documented phases that highlight its complex coordination environment.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for barium selenite, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

3.89 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

9
4 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where barium selenite is used.

Inorganic pigment manufacturingGlass additiveChemical research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about barium selenite, answered from cross-validated data.

What is BaSeO3?

Barium selenite is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound composed of barium, selenium, and oxygen.

More questions
What is BaSeO3 used for?
barium selenite (BaSeO3) is used in inorganic pigment manufacturing, glass additive, and chemical research.
What is the band gap of BaSeO3?
barium selenite (BaSeO3) has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.89 eV across 9 reported structures.
Is BaSeO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.89 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is BaSeO3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — barium selenite (BaSeO3) sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of BaSeO3 are known?
9 structures of BaSeO3 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does BaSeO3 contain?
barium selenite (BaSeO3) contains Ba, O, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for BaSeO3 come from?
BaSeO3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable inorganic selenite, this compound serves as a fundamental reference point for understanding the structural behavior of alkaline earth metal oxo-anion systems. It represents a robust, well-defined crystalline phase that provides insight into the bonding characteristics of barium-based chalcogenides.

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

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