Cr1Na1Se2

Cr1Na1Se2 is a stable, semiconducting ternary selenide compound known for its structural complexity and potential utility in materials science research.

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Crystal structure of Cr1Na1Se2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cr1Na1Se2

Cr1Na1Se2 is a distinct ternary selenide that maintains thermodynamic stability within its structural landscape. As a semiconducting material, it offers a unique electronic profile that distinguishes it from common binary chalcogenides, making it a subject of interest for fundamental solid-state studies.

The compound is characterized by a high degree of structural diversity, with numerous reported configurations recorded across materials databases. This versatility suggests that Cr1Na1Se2 may serve as a foundational building block for exploring complex electronic behaviors in transition metal-based systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cr1Na1Se2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.78 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

31
2 databases, 13 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Cr1Na1Se2 is used.

Solid-state electronic researchMaterials science characterizationFundamental semiconductor studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cr1Na1Se2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cr1Na1Se2?

Cr1Na1Se2 is a stable, semiconducting ternary selenide compound known for its structural complexity and potential utility in materials science research.

More questions
What is Cr1Na1Se2 used for?
Cr1Na1Se2 is used in solid-state electronic research, materials science characterization, and fundamental semiconductor studies.
What is the band gap of Cr1Na1Se2?
Cr1Na1Se2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.78 eV across 31 reported structures.
Is Cr1Na1Se2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.78 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cr1Na1Se2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cr1Na1Se2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cr1Na1Se2 are known?
31 structures of Cr1Na1Se2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 13 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cr1Na1Se2 contain?
Cr1Na1Se2 contains Cr, Na, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cr1Na1Se2 come from?
Cr1Na1Se2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable ternary selenide, Cr1Na1Se2 represents a specialized class of materials that occupy a unique position on the convex hull, providing a stable platform for investigating the interplay between chromium and sodium within a selenium framework.

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

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