Al2Br8Cu2

Al2Br8Cu2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting inorganic compound composed of aluminum, bromine, and copper.

AlBrCu
Crystal structure of Al2Br8Cu2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Al2Br8Cu2

Al2Br8Cu2 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a material that resides on the thermodynamic convex hull, it exhibits notable structural stability, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating specialized electronic materials.

Its specific atomic arrangement allows it to function within niche technological frameworks where stable semiconducting behavior is required. By balancing the properties of aluminum, bromine, and copper, this compound serves as a distinct entry in materials databases for those exploring non-traditional semiconductor systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Al2Br8Cu2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.15 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Al2Br8Cu2 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationAdvanced inorganic synthesis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Al2Br8Cu2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Al2Br8Cu2?

Al2Br8Cu2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting inorganic compound composed of aluminum, bromine, and copper.

More questions
What is Al2Br8Cu2 used for?
Al2Br8Cu2 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and advanced inorganic synthesis.
What is the band gap of Al2Br8Cu2?
Al2Br8Cu2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.15 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Al2Br8Cu2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.15 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Al2Br8Cu2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Al2Br8Cu2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Al2Br8Cu2 are known?
3 structures of Al2Br8Cu2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Al2Br8Cu2 contain?
Al2Br8Cu2 contains Al, Br, and Cu (3 elements).
Where does the data for Al2Br8Cu2 come from?
Al2Br8Cu2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable semiconducting phase, Al2Br8Cu2 represents a unique structural configuration within the landscape of complex halide-based materials. While it lacks direct structural analogs in this specific grouping, its stability on the convex hull distinguishes it as a reliable candidate for further experimental investigation compared to more metastable or transient compounds.

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

Analyze Al2Br8Cu2 in the Lattice Graph platform

Polymorph comparison, confidence scoring, supply-chain risk, and patent monitoring — across 53 integrated data sources.

Explore the Platform →