NaSe2Y

NaSe2Y is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing sodium, selenium, and yttrium.

NaSeY
Crystal structure of NaSe2Y
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About NaSe2Y

NaSe2Y is a ternary inorganic compound composed of sodium, selenium, and yttrium. As a thermodynamically stable material situated on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of these elements that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic characteristics, making it an interesting candidate for research into electronic and optoelectronic applications. Its existence across multiple crystallographic structures highlights its versatility and the importance of understanding its phase stability for future material design.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for NaSe2Y, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.84 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where NaSe2Y is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistryMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NaSe2Y, answered from cross-validated data.

What is NaSe2Y?

NaSe2Y is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing sodium, selenium, and yttrium.

More questions
What is NaSe2Y used for?
NaSe2Y is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of NaSe2Y?
NaSe2Y has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.84 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is NaSe2Y a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.84 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is NaSe2Y thermodynamically stable?
Yes — NaSe2Y sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of NaSe2Y are known?
4 structures of NaSe2Y are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does NaSe2Y contain?
NaSe2Y contains Na, Se, and Y (3 elements).
Where does the data for NaSe2Y come from?
NaSe2Y data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, NaSe2Y serves as a foundational example of how alkali metals, chalcogens, and transition metals can combine to form stable semiconducting architectures. It stands as a distinct point of interest for researchers mapping the chemical space of sodium-yttrium-selenide systems.

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

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