USeO5

USeO5 is a semiconducting uranium selenate oxide that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized for materials science research.

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Crystal structure of USeO5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About USeO5

USeO5 is a complex uranium-based oxy-anion compound that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. Its structural configuration places it in a unique category of actinide-chalcogen-oxygen systems, where the interplay between the heavy uranium center and the selenium-oxygen framework defines its physical properties.

Because it is identified as a near-hull stable phase, this material is considered a prime candidate for experimental synthesis and characterization. Its existence within multiple structural databases underscores its significance as a target for researchers exploring the coordination chemistry of uranium in oxygen-rich environments.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for USeO5, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

1.73 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.014 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
4 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where USeO5 is used.

Fundamental materials science researchActinide coordination chemistry studiesSolid-state electronic property investigation
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about USeO5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is USeO5?

USeO5 is a semiconducting uranium selenate oxide that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized for materials science research.

More questions
What is USeO5 used for?
USeO5 is used in fundamental materials science research, actinide coordination chemistry studies, and solid-state electronic property investigation.
What is the band gap of USeO5?
USeO5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.73 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is USeO5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.73 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is USeO5 thermodynamically stable?
USeO5 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.014 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of USeO5 are known?
6 structures of USeO5 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does USeO5 contain?
USeO5 contains O, Se, and U (3 elements).
Where does the data for USeO5 come from?
USeO5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a specialized uranium selenate oxide, USeO5 represents a distinct structural motif within the broader landscape of actinide-based inorganic compounds. It serves as a valuable reference point for understanding how selenium and oxygen coordinate with uranium to form stable, semiconducting lattices.

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

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