KSe3

KSe3 is a stable, semiconducting potassium selenide compound known for its diverse structural configurations.

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Crystal structure of KSe3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About KSe3

KSe3 is a potassium-based selenide that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust composition within the potassium-selenium binary system. Its structural integrity makes it a subject of interest for fundamental solid-state chemistry studies.

The compound is characterized by significant structural diversity, with numerous reported configurations across major materials databases. This high degree of structural variety underscores its importance in understanding the complex bonding landscapes found in chalcogenide materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for KSe3, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

0.65–0.75 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
3 DFT sources

Structures

45
4 databases, 7 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where KSe3 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchMaterials science characterizationSemiconductor physics studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KSe3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is KSe3?

KSe3 is a stable, semiconducting potassium selenide compound known for its diverse structural configurations.

More questions
What is KSe3 used for?
KSe3 is used in solid-state chemistry research, materials science characterization, and semiconductor physics studies.
What is the band gap of KSe3?
KSe3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.65–0.75 eV across 45 reported structures.
Is KSe3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.75 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is KSe3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — KSe3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of KSe3 are known?
45 structures of KSe3 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 7 distinct space groups.
What elements does KSe3 contain?
KSe3 contains K and Se (2 elements).
Where does the data for KSe3 come from?
KSe3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable binary selenide, KSe3 serves as a foundational reference point for exploring the electronic and structural trends within the broader family of alkali metal chalcogenides.

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

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