ZrSeO

ZrSeO is a metastable semiconducting material containing zirconium, selenium, and oxygen that is studied for its unique structural properties.

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

About ZrSeO

ZrSeO is a semiconducting compound composed of zirconium, selenium, and oxygen. As a metastable material, it represents a unique structural configuration that is of interest for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry and materials design. Its electronic properties suggest potential for specialized applications where semiconducting behavior is required. The material is characterized by a diverse structural landscape, with multiple reported configurations documented across scientific databases. This structural variety highlights its complexity and the ongoing interest in understanding its phase stability and synthesis pathways. Researchers investigate such metastable phases to uncover novel physical phenomena that are not accessible in more common, equilibrium-stable materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

0.60–1.96 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.035 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

7
3 databases, 5 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where ZrSeO is used.

Solid-state researchMaterials science explorationSemiconductor development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is ZrSeO?

ZrSeO is a metastable semiconducting material containing zirconium, selenium, and oxygen that is studied for its unique structural properties.

More questions
What is ZrSeO used for?
ZrSeO is used in solid-state research, materials science exploration, and semiconductor development.
What is the band gap of ZrSeO?
ZrSeO has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.60–1.96 eV across 7 reported structures.
Is ZrSeO a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.96 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is ZrSeO thermodynamically stable?
ZrSeO has a lowest energy above hull of 0.035 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of ZrSeO are known?
7 structures of ZrSeO are reported across 3 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
What elements does ZrSeO contain?
ZrSeO contains O, Se, and Zr (3 elements).
Where does the data for ZrSeO come from?
ZrSeO data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a metastable semiconductor, ZrSeO occupies a distinct niche in materials research, serving as a subject for studying non-equilibrium phase formation and structural diversity in complex chalcogenide-oxide systems.

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

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