Li1Se2Y1

Li1Se2Y1 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing lithium, selenium, and yttrium.

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Crystal structure of Li1Se2Y1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li1Se2Y1

Li1Se2Y1 is a complex ternary compound composed of lithium, selenium, and yttrium. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement that is of significant interest for fundamental materials research. Its electronic character as a semiconductor suggests potential utility in optoelectronic or specialized electronic device architectures. The material has been identified across multiple structural configurations, highlighting its versatility in solid-state chemistry. By balancing these specific elemental components, Li1Se2Y1 offers a unique platform for investigating the interplay between chalcogenide frameworks and alkali-metal integration.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li1Se2Y1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.06–1.66 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

32
2 databases, 16 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li1Se2Y1 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistry studiesMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li1Se2Y1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li1Se2Y1?

Li1Se2Y1 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing lithium, selenium, and yttrium.

More questions
What is Li1Se2Y1 used for?
Li1Se2Y1 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry studies, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of Li1Se2Y1?
Li1Se2Y1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.06–1.66 eV across 32 reported structures.
Is Li1Se2Y1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.66 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li1Se2Y1 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Li1Se2Y1 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Li1Se2Y1 are known?
32 structures of Li1Se2Y1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 16 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li1Se2Y1 contain?
Li1Se2Y1 contains Li, Se, and Y (3 elements).
Where does the data for Li1Se2Y1 come from?
Li1Se2Y1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct ternary chalcogenide, Li1Se2Y1 occupies a unique position in materials science, serving as a stable reference point for exploring complex lithium-yttrium-selenium systems. Without direct structural analogs in its immediate class, it stands as a primary candidate for understanding how specific stoichiometry influences semiconducting behavior in multi-elemental frameworks.

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

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