ZnSe
ZnSe has a DFT band gap of 1.17–1.97 eV across 83 reported structures in 23 space groups. Cross-validated across 4 computational databases.
At a glance
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for ZnSe, aggregated across 4 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
1.17–1.97 eV
Range across DFT structures
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
83
4 databases, 23 space groups
Synthesis
Synthesis Routes
Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting ZnSe.
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Intellectual Property
Patent Landscape
7 patents reference ZnSe or close compositional variants.
| Patent | Title | Assignee | Granted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6503578 | Method for preparing ZnSe thin films by ion-assisted continuous wave CO2 laser deposition | — | — |
| 12221575 | Method for preparing ZnSe quantum dot, ZnSe quantum dot, ZnSe structure and display device | — | — |
| 11434423 | Wavelength tuning of ZnSe quantum dots using In3+ salts as dopants | — | — |
| 5686195 | Process for an improved laminate of ZnSe and ZnS | — | — |
| 5476549 | Process for an improved laminate of ZnSe and ZnS | — | — |
| 4978577 | Method for preparing laminates of ZnSe and ZnS | — | — |
| 5183689 | Process for an improved laminated of ZnSe and ZnS | — | — |
Reference
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ZnSe, answered from cross-validated data.
What is the band gap of ZnSe?
ZnSe has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.17–1.97 eV across 83 reported structures.
More questions
Is ZnSe a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.97 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is ZnSe thermodynamically stable?
Yes — ZnSe sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of ZnSe are known?
83 structures of ZnSe are reported across 4 databases, spanning 23 distinct space groups.
How is ZnSe synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for ZnSe include solid state, sol gel (4 procedures documented).
What elements does ZnSe contain?
ZnSe contains Se and Zn (2 elements).
Where does the data for ZnSe come from?
ZnSe data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
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Related Compounds
Other II-VI Semiconductors in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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