Cl2Se2

Cl2Se2 is a semiconducting selenium chloride compound that is considered a likely candidate for laboratory synthesis.

ClSe
Crystal structure of Cl2Se2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cl2Se2

Cl2Se2 is a selenium-based halide that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. Its structural configuration suggests a complex bonding environment, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating chalcogen-halogen interactions.

As a near-hull compound, it occupies a position of marginal thermodynamic stability, indicating that it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis. The significant volume of reported structural data underscores its relevance in fundamental materials science research.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cl2Se2, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

2.20 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.019 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
3 DFT sources

Structures

26
4 databases, 14 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Cl2Se2 is used.

Fundamental materials science researchChalcogen-halogen chemical studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cl2Se2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cl2Se2?

Cl2Se2 is a semiconducting selenium chloride compound that is considered a likely candidate for laboratory synthesis.

More questions
What is Cl2Se2 used for?
Cl2Se2 is used in fundamental materials science research and chalcogen-halogen chemical studies.
What is the band gap of Cl2Se2?
Cl2Se2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.20 eV across 26 reported structures.
Is Cl2Se2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.20 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cl2Se2 thermodynamically stable?
Cl2Se2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.019 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Cl2Se2 are known?
26 structures of Cl2Se2 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 14 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cl2Se2 contain?
Cl2Se2 contains Cl and Se (2 elements).
Where does the data for Cl2Se2 come from?
Cl2Se2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As an unclassified selenium chloride, Cl2Se2 represents a distinct chemical system within the broader landscape of chalcogen halides. It serves as a critical reference point for understanding the stability and electronic trends of binary selenium-chlorine species.

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

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