Bi2SeO2

Bi2SeO2 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing bismuth, selenium, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of Bi2SeO2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Bi2SeO2

Bi2SeO2 is a distinct inorganic compound composed of bismuth, selenium, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement that is of significant interest for fundamental materials research.

Exhibiting semiconducting electronic characteristics, this material is positioned to contribute to the development of specialized electronic or optoelectronic components. Its existence across multiple structural databases highlights its importance as a well-defined subject for ongoing experimental and theoretical investigation.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Bi2SeO2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.37 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

9
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Bi2SeO2 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationElectronic component development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bi2SeO2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Bi2SeO2?

Bi2SeO2 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing bismuth, selenium, and oxygen.

More questions
What is Bi2SeO2 used for?
Bi2SeO2 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and electronic component development.
What is the band gap of Bi2SeO2?
Bi2SeO2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.37 eV across 9 reported structures.
Is Bi2SeO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.37 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Bi2SeO2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Bi2SeO2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Bi2SeO2 are known?
9 structures of Bi2SeO2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Bi2SeO2 contain?
Bi2SeO2 contains Bi, O, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for Bi2SeO2 come from?
Bi2SeO2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique member of its chemical system, Bi2SeO2 serves as a foundational reference point for bismuth-selenium-oxide materials. Its stability and semiconducting nature distinguish it as a primary candidate for exploring the electronic properties of complex chalcogenide-oxide frameworks.

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

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