USeO6

USeO6 is a stable, semiconducting uranium oxoselenate compound characterized by its diverse structural arrangements.

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Crystal structure of USeO6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About USeO6

USeO6 is a complex inorganic compound composed of uranium, selenium, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration within its chemical system, drawing significant interest for fundamental materials research.

Exhibiting semiconducting electronic characteristics, this material is a subject of ongoing investigation regarding its structural properties. With multiple reported structures across databases, it serves as a key reference point for understanding the coordination chemistry of uranium-based oxoselenates.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for USeO6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.02 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, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where USeO6 is used.

Solid-state materials researchFundamental crystallographic studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about USeO6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is USeO6?

USeO6 is a stable, semiconducting uranium oxoselenate compound characterized by its diverse structural arrangements.

More questions
What is USeO6 used for?
USeO6 is used in solid-state materials research and fundamental crystallographic studies.
What is the band gap of USeO6?
USeO6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.02 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is USeO6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.02 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is USeO6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — USeO6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of USeO6 are known?
5 structures of USeO6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does USeO6 contain?
USeO6 contains O, Se, and U (3 elements).
Where does the data for USeO6 come from?
USeO6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique member of its chemical family, USeO6 stands out for its thermodynamic stability and structural complexity, serving as a primary example of how uranium and selenium can integrate into a stable oxide framework.

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

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