Nb6Se8 is a transition metal selenide compound belonging to the family of layered chalcogenides, characterized by niobium and selenium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest for electronic and optoelectronic applications, where its semiconducting properties and structural characteristics make it a candidate for 2D materials research, thermoelectric devices, and next-generation electronics. Compared to more established semiconductors, Nb6Se8 remains largely exploratory; its potential lies in tunable band structure and applications where layered crystal geometry offers advantages in charge transport or light interaction.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 79.11 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 45.99 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00490 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8680 | eV/atom | — |