High-pressure studies of chalcogen hydrides reveal complex phase behaviors, challenging existing assumptions about their stability and composition. Here, the authors discover a novel compound, SeH2(H2)2, at pressures above 94 GPa, characterized by a unique tetragonal structure, highlighting the intricate nature of high-pressure chemistry and its implications for material science.
- Huixin Hu
- Mikhail A. Kuzovnikov
- Ross T. Howie