LaSeF

LaSeF is a stable, semiconducting ternary compound containing lanthanum, selenium, and fluorine.

FLaSe
Crystal structure of LaSeF
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LaSeF

LaSeF is a distinct ternary compound composed of lanthanum, selenium, and fluorine. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement that is well-defined within materials databases. Its electronic character as a semiconductor makes it an intriguing subject for fundamental studies in solid-state physics and materials science. The existence of multiple reported structures highlights its structural versatility and the interest it garners in computational and experimental research circles. By balancing rare-earth metal chemistry with chalcogenide and halide components, this material occupies a unique niche in inorganic chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

1.73 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where LaSeF is used.

Solid-state semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationFundamental electronic property studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is LaSeF?

LaSeF is a stable, semiconducting ternary compound containing lanthanum, selenium, and fluorine.

More questions
What is LaSeF used for?
LaSeF is used in solid-state semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and fundamental electronic property studies.
What is the band gap of LaSeF?
LaSeF has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.73 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is LaSeF a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.73 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is LaSeF thermodynamically stable?
Yes — LaSeF sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of LaSeF are known?
5 structures of LaSeF are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does LaSeF contain?
LaSeF contains F, La, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for LaSeF come from?
LaSeF data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a standalone entry in its current classification, LaSeF serves as a primary reference point for studying the interplay between lanthanum-based chalcogenides and fluorides. Its thermodynamic stability distinguishes it as a reliable candidate for further investigation compared to more metastable or hypothetical phases within similar chemical spaces.

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

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