CeSe2

CeSe2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of cerium and selenium.

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Crystal structure of CeSe2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About CeSe2

CeSe2 is a stable binary compound composed of cerium and selenium. As a semiconducting material, it sits on the thermodynamic convex hull, indicating robust structural stability under standard conditions.

With extensive data available across multiple structural databases, this compound serves as a significant subject for research into rare-earth chalcogenides. Its electronic characteristics make it an interesting candidate for investigations into semiconductor physics and specialized electronic components.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for CeSe2, aggregated across 5 databases.

Band Gap

0.02–1.23 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
4 DFT sources

Structures

258
5 databases, 90 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where CeSe2 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science studiesRare-earth chalcogenide development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CeSe2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is CeSe2?

CeSe2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of cerium and selenium.

More questions
What is CeSe2 used for?
CeSe2 is used in semiconductor research, materials science studies, and rare-earth chalcogenide development.
What is the band gap of CeSe2?
CeSe2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.02–1.23 eV across 258 reported structures.
Is CeSe2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.23 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is CeSe2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — CeSe2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of CeSe2 are known?
258 structures of CeSe2 are reported across 5 databases, spanning 90 distinct space groups.
What elements does CeSe2 contain?
CeSe2 contains Ce and Se (2 elements).
Where does the data for CeSe2 come from?
CeSe2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable binary chalcogenide, CeSe2 represents a fundamental building block in the study of cerium-based semiconductors, providing a baseline for understanding the structural and electronic behavior of rare-earth selenides.

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

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