HfSe2

Hafnium diselenide · Hafnium selenide

Hafnium diselenide is a stable, layered semiconducting material widely studied for its role in future electronic and optoelectronic technologies.

HfSe
Crystal structure of HfSe2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Hafnium diselenide

Hafnium diselenide is a layered transition metal dichalcogenide characterized by its semiconducting electronic structure. As a thermodynamically stable material residing on the convex hull, it offers a robust platform for investigating low-dimensional physics and potential integration into next-generation electronic devices.

Its structural versatility is highlighted by its extensive presence across multiple materials databases, reflecting significant interest from the scientific community. This compound serves as a critical subject for exploring thin-film technologies and semiconductor applications where stability and tunable electronic properties are essential.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

0.53 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
3 DFT sources

Structures

136
4 databases, 28 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Hafnium diselenide is used.

Field-effect transistorsOptoelectronicsPhotodetectorsNanoscale electronic devices
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hafnium diselenide, answered from cross-validated data.

What is HfSe2?

Hafnium diselenide is a stable, layered semiconducting material widely studied for its role in future electronic and optoelectronic technologies.

More questions
What is HfSe2 used for?
Hafnium diselenide (HfSe2) is used in field-effect transistors, optoelectronics, photodetectors, and nanoscale electronic devices.
What is the band gap of HfSe2?
Hafnium diselenide (HfSe2) has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.53 eV across 136 reported structures.
Is HfSe2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.53 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is HfSe2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Hafnium diselenide (HfSe2) sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of HfSe2 are known?
136 structures of HfSe2 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 28 distinct space groups.
What elements does HfSe2 contain?
Hafnium diselenide (HfSe2) contains Hf and Se (2 elements).
Where does the data for HfSe2 come from?
HfSe2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a prominent member of the transition metal dichalcogenide family, hafnium diselenide is recognized for its structural integrity and reliable semiconducting behavior, positioning it as a foundational material for researchers exploring the next generation of high-performance electronic components.

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

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