MgH2SeO5

MgH2SeO5 is a stable, insulating inorganic compound consisting of magnesium, hydrogen, selenium, and oxygen.

HMgOSe
Crystal structure of MgH2SeO5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MgH2SeO5

MgH2SeO5 is a complex inorganic compound composed of magnesium, hydrogen, selenium, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement within its chemical system.

Characterized as a wide-gap insulating material, this compound is of interest for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry. Its electronic profile suggests potential utility in specialized dielectric or insulating applications where structural stability is a primary requirement.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MgH2SeO5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.41 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, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where MgH2SeO5 is used.

Solid-state researchDielectric materials developmentFundamental chemical studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MgH2SeO5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MgH2SeO5?

MgH2SeO5 is a stable, insulating inorganic compound consisting of magnesium, hydrogen, selenium, and oxygen.

More questions
What is MgH2SeO5 used for?
MgH2SeO5 is used in solid-state research, dielectric materials development, and fundamental chemical studies.
What is the band gap of MgH2SeO5?
MgH2SeO5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.41 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is MgH2SeO5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.41 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is MgH2SeO5 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — MgH2SeO5 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of MgH2SeO5 are known?
5 structures of MgH2SeO5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does MgH2SeO5 contain?
MgH2SeO5 contains H, Mg, O, and Se (4 elements).
Where does the data for MgH2SeO5 come from?
MgH2SeO5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct phase within the magnesium-hydrogen-selenium-oxygen system, MgH2SeO5 serves as a stable reference point for understanding the bonding interactions between these elements. It occupies a unique position in the chemical landscape, providing a baseline for future explorations into more complex hydrated selenate structures.

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

Analyze MgH2SeO5 in the Lattice Graph platform

Polymorph comparison, confidence scoring, supply-chain risk, and patent monitoring — across 53 integrated data sources.

Explore the Platform →