PdSe2O5

PdSe2O5 is a stable, semiconducting palladium selenide oxide used in materials science research.

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Crystal structure of PdSe2O5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About PdSe2O5

PdSe2O5 is a distinct palladium-based selenide oxide that exhibits semiconducting electronic properties. As a thermodynamically stable compound residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within its chemical system, offering a reliable structural framework for materials research.

Its unique composition makes it a subject of interest for exploring electronic and optical behaviors in complex oxide systems. The existence of multiple reported structures highlights its structural versatility and potential for tuning physical properties through synthesis conditions.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for PdSe2O5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.01 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.001 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where PdSe2O5 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationSolid-state chemistry
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PdSe2O5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is PdSe2O5?

PdSe2O5 is a stable, semiconducting palladium selenide oxide used in materials science research.

More questions
What is PdSe2O5 used for?
PdSe2O5 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and solid-state chemistry.
What is the band gap of PdSe2O5?
PdSe2O5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.01 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is PdSe2O5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.01 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is PdSe2O5 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — PdSe2O5 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of PdSe2O5 are known?
5 structures of PdSe2O5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does PdSe2O5 contain?
PdSe2O5 contains O, Pd, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for PdSe2O5 come from?
PdSe2O5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a specialized palladium selenide oxide, PdSe2O5 serves as a unique entry in the landscape of ternary chalcogenide oxides, providing a stable platform for investigating the interplay between transition metal d-orbitals and chalcogen-oxygen networks.

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

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