Cu1K1Se1

Cu1K1Se1 is a stable semiconducting ternary compound containing copper, potassium, and selenium.

CuKSe
Crystal structure of Cu1K1Se1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cu1K1Se1

Cu1K1Se1 is a stable ternary chalcogenide that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. Its position on the convex hull confirms its thermodynamic stability, making it a reliable subject for structural investigation and materials design.

With multiple reported structural variations, this compound serves as a key reference point for understanding the interplay between copper, potassium, and selenium. Its unique stoichiometry allows for diverse bonding configurations that are of significant interest in solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cu1K1Se1, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.18 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

12
3 databases, 9 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Cu1K1Se1 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchMaterials science structural modeling
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cu1K1Se1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cu1K1Se1?

Cu1K1Se1 is a stable semiconducting ternary compound containing copper, potassium, and selenium.

More questions
What is Cu1K1Se1 used for?
Cu1K1Se1 is used in solid-state chemistry research and materials science structural modeling.
What is the band gap of Cu1K1Se1?
Cu1K1Se1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.18 eV across 12 reported structures.
Is Cu1K1Se1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.18 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cu1K1Se1 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cu1K1Se1 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cu1K1Se1 are known?
12 structures of Cu1K1Se1 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 9 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cu1K1Se1 contain?
Cu1K1Se1 contains Cu, K, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cu1K1Se1 come from?
Cu1K1Se1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct ternary phase, Cu1K1Se1 represents a foundational building block in the study of copper-potassium-selenium systems, providing a stable baseline for exploring the electronic and structural diversity found within this specific chemical family.

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

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