V2Se9

V2Se9 is a stable semiconducting compound composed of vanadium and selenium.

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Crystal structure of V2Se9
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About V2Se9

V2Se9 is a vanadium-based selenide that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration within the vanadium-selenium binary system.

This material is of significant interest for researchers investigating transition metal chalcogenides. Its stability and distinct electronic properties make it a subject of ongoing study for potential applications in electronic and optoelectronic devices.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for V2Se9, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.72 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where V2Se9 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationTransition metal chalcogenide studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about V2Se9, answered from cross-validated data.

What is V2Se9?

V2Se9 is a stable semiconducting compound composed of vanadium and selenium.

More questions
What is V2Se9 used for?
V2Se9 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and transition metal chalcogenide studies.
What is the band gap of V2Se9?
V2Se9 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.72 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is V2Se9 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.72 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is V2Se9 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — V2Se9 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of V2Se9 are known?
6 structures of V2Se9 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does V2Se9 contain?
V2Se9 contains Se and V (2 elements).
Where does the data for V2Se9 come from?
V2Se9 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique vanadium selenide, V2Se9 occupies a distinct structural niche within the broader family of transition metal chalcogenides, serving as a stable reference point for understanding the complex bonding interactions between vanadium and selenium.

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

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