Cl1Ga1Se1

Cl1Ga1Se1 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of gallium, selenium, and chlorine.

ClGaSe
Crystal structure of Cl1Ga1Se1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cl1Ga1Se1

Cl1Ga1Se1 is a distinct semiconducting compound characterized by its presence on the thermodynamic convex hull, indicating high structural stability. Its unique composition of chlorine, gallium, and selenium positions it as an interesting subject for materials research within the semiconductor landscape.

Because it maintains a stable configuration, this material serves as a reliable candidate for investigating electronic behavior in complex chalcogenide-halide systems. Researchers study this compound to better understand how anionic substitution influences the fundamental electronic properties of gallium-based semiconductors.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cl1Ga1Se1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

2.51 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

10
2 databases, 6 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Cl1Ga1Se1 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cl1Ga1Se1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cl1Ga1Se1?

Cl1Ga1Se1 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of gallium, selenium, and chlorine.

More questions
What is Cl1Ga1Se1 used for?
Cl1Ga1Se1 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of Cl1Ga1Se1?
Cl1Ga1Se1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.51 eV across 10 reported structures.
Is Cl1Ga1Se1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.51 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cl1Ga1Se1 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cl1Ga1Se1 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cl1Ga1Se1 are known?
10 structures of Cl1Ga1Se1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cl1Ga1Se1 contain?
Cl1Ga1Se1 contains Cl, Ga, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cl1Ga1Se1 come from?
Cl1Ga1Se1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable member of its chemical system, Cl1Ga1Se1 represents a foundational point of reference for exploring the broader phase space of gallium-selenium-chlorine compounds, where it serves as a baseline for future structural and electronic characterization.

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

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