Pr₂Se₄ is a rare-earth selenide semiconductor compound composed of praseodymium and selenium, belonging to the family of lanthanide chalcogenides. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for optoelectronic and photonic device applications, where rare-earth semiconductors offer unique luminescence and electronic properties compared to conventional III-V or II-VI semiconductors. Interest in this compound stems from praseodymium's distinctive electronic structure and potential use in infrared emitters, photocatalysis, and specialty semiconductor devices where rare-earth doping or compounds can provide functionality unavailable in mainstream semiconductor materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00250 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.709 | eV/atom | — |