TeSe2

TeSe2 is a stable semiconducting material formed from tellurium and selenium that is widely studied for its structural properties.

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Crystal structure of TeSe2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About TeSe2

TeSe2 is a semiconducting compound composed of tellurium and selenium. As a thermodynamically stable material located on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within the chalcogenide family, offering predictable structural integrity for materials research.

Its electronic character makes it a subject of interest for those studying semiconductor physics and thin-film technologies. With a significant number of reported structures, this compound serves as a key reference point for understanding the bonding and phase behavior of tellurium-selenium systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for TeSe2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.65 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

64
2 databases, 15 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where TeSe2 is used.

Semiconductor researchThin-film technology developmentChalcogenide materials science
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TeSe2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is TeSe2?

TeSe2 is a stable semiconducting material formed from tellurium and selenium that is widely studied for its structural properties.

More questions
What is TeSe2 used for?
TeSe2 is used in semiconductor research, thin-film technology development, and chalcogenide materials science.
What is the band gap of TeSe2?
TeSe2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.65 eV across 64 reported structures.
Is TeSe2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.65 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is TeSe2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — TeSe2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of TeSe2 are known?
64 structures of TeSe2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 15 distinct space groups.
What elements does TeSe2 contain?
TeSe2 contains Se and Te (2 elements).
Where does the data for TeSe2 come from?
TeSe2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct chalcogenide, TeSe2 functions as a fundamental model for binary tellurium-selenium systems, providing essential insights into how these elements interact to form stable semiconducting frameworks in the absence of more complex dopants or additives.

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

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