SeOF2

selenium oxyfluoride · selenyl fluoride

Selenium oxyfluoride is a stable, insulating inorganic compound frequently utilized as a specialized fluorinating agent and chemical solvent.

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Crystal structure of SeOF2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About selenium oxyfluoride

Selenium oxyfluoride is a thermodynamically stable inorganic compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature. As a wide-gap material, it plays a distinct role in specialized chemical synthesis and research environments where stable fluorinated selenium species are required. Its structural integrity is well-supported by multiple reported configurations across various databases, highlighting its significance in fundamental material studies. The compound is primarily utilized as a potent fluorinating agent and a versatile solvent in advanced inorganic chemistry, leveraging its unique reactivity and stability profile. Its ability to participate in complex chemical reactions makes it a valuable reagent for researchers working with highly reactive or sensitive materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

4.08 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, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where selenium oxyfluoride is used.

Fluorinating agentInorganic solventChemical synthesis reagent
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about selenium oxyfluoride, answered from cross-validated data.

What is SeOF2?

Selenium oxyfluoride is a stable, insulating inorganic compound frequently utilized as a specialized fluorinating agent and chemical solvent.

More questions
What is SeOF2 used for?
selenium oxyfluoride (SeOF2) is used in fluorinating agent, inorganic solvent, and chemical synthesis reagent.
What is the band gap of SeOF2?
selenium oxyfluoride (SeOF2) has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.08 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is SeOF2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.08 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is SeOF2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — selenium oxyfluoride (SeOF2) sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of SeOF2 are known?
5 structures of SeOF2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does SeOF2 contain?
selenium oxyfluoride (SeOF2) contains F, O, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for SeOF2 come from?
SeOF2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a specialized inorganic compound, selenium oxyfluoride stands out for its thermodynamic stability and distinct insulating character, serving as a critical reference point for selenium-based oxyhalide chemistry.

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

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