ZrSe2

Zirconium diselenide · Zirconium selenide

Zirconium diselenide is a stable, layered semiconducting material widely researched for its potential in next-generation electronic and optoelectronic devices.

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Crystal structure of ZrSe2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Zirconium diselenide

Zirconium diselenide is a semiconducting material characterized by its layered structure, which makes it a subject of significant interest in the field of two-dimensional materials science. As a thermodynamically stable compound, it maintains a robust structural integrity that facilitates its use in various experimental electronic configurations. Its reliable nature and well-documented structural properties across multiple databases make it a foundational material for exploring advanced semiconductor physics. Researchers utilize this compound to investigate the potential for next-generation electronic devices, leveraging its specific electronic character to bridge the gap between traditional bulk semiconductors and emerging low-dimensional technologies.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

0.33 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

168
3 databases, 30 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Zirconium diselenide is used.

OptoelectronicsThin-film transistorsPhotodetectorsSemiconductor research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Zirconium diselenide, answered from cross-validated data.

What is ZrSe2?

Zirconium diselenide is a stable, layered semiconducting material widely researched for its potential in next-generation electronic and optoelectronic devices.

More questions
What is ZrSe2 used for?
Zirconium diselenide (ZrSe2) is used in optoelectronics, thin-film transistors, photodetectors, and semiconductor research.
What is the band gap of ZrSe2?
Zirconium diselenide (ZrSe2) has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.33 eV across 168 reported structures.
Is ZrSe2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.33 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is ZrSe2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Zirconium diselenide (ZrSe2) sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of ZrSe2 are known?
168 structures of ZrSe2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 30 distinct space groups.
What elements does ZrSe2 contain?
Zirconium diselenide (ZrSe2) contains Se and Zr (2 elements).
Where does the data for ZrSe2 come from?
ZrSe2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a prominent member of the transition metal dichalcogenide family, zirconium diselenide serves as a benchmark for stability and electronic performance within its class. It is frequently studied for its ability to maintain consistent semiconductor properties, providing a reliable platform for evaluating the behavior of chalcogen-based layered materials in practical applications.

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

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