YAgSe2

YAgSe2 is a stable, semiconducting ternary compound consisting of yttrium, silver, and selenium.

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Crystal structure of YAgSe2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About YAgSe2

YAgSe2 is a distinct ternary compound composed of yttrium, silver, and selenium. As a thermodynamically stable material situated on the convex hull, it exhibits a robust structural integrity that makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating complex chalcogenide systems.

Characterized as a semiconductor, this material possesses electronic properties defined by its specific arrangement of elements. Its presence across multiple structural databases highlights its significance as a well-documented phase in solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for YAgSe2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.37–1.28 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

19
3 databases, 5 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where YAgSe2 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistry studiesMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YAgSe2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is YAgSe2?

YAgSe2 is a stable, semiconducting ternary compound consisting of yttrium, silver, and selenium.

More questions
What is YAgSe2 used for?
YAgSe2 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry studies, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of YAgSe2?
YAgSe2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.37–1.28 eV across 19 reported structures.
Is YAgSe2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.28 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is YAgSe2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — YAgSe2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of YAgSe2 are known?
19 structures of YAgSe2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
What elements does YAgSe2 contain?
YAgSe2 contains Ag, Se, and Y (3 elements).
Where does the data for YAgSe2 come from?
YAgSe2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary chalcogenide, YAgSe2 represents a specialized structural motif within the broader landscape of silver-based semiconductors, serving as a stable reference point for studying the interplay between rare-earth elements and chalcogens.

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

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