I12Nb4Se4

I12Nb4Se4 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing iodine, niobium, and selenium.

INbSe
Crystal structure of I12Nb4Se4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About I12Nb4Se4

I12Nb4Se4 is a distinct inorganic compound composed of iodine, niobium, and selenium. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement within its chemical system.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic properties, making it an intriguing subject for research into specialized electronic or optoelectronic components. Its existence across multiple structural databases highlights its significance as a well-defined crystalline material.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for I12Nb4Se4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.63 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where I12Nb4Se4 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationSolid-state chemistry
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about I12Nb4Se4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is I12Nb4Se4?

I12Nb4Se4 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing iodine, niobium, and selenium.

More questions
What is I12Nb4Se4 used for?
I12Nb4Se4 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and solid-state chemistry.
What is the band gap of I12Nb4Se4?
I12Nb4Se4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.63 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is I12Nb4Se4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.63 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is I12Nb4Se4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — I12Nb4Se4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of I12Nb4Se4 are known?
3 structures of I12Nb4Se4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does I12Nb4Se4 contain?
I12Nb4Se4 contains I, Nb, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for I12Nb4Se4 come from?
I12Nb4Se4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique member of its chemical family, I12Nb4Se4 serves as a primary reference point for understanding the interplay between chalcogenide and halide components in complex inorganic lattices.

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

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