AlBiBr6

AlBiBr6 is a semiconducting bromide compound that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis.

AlBiBr
Crystal structure of AlBiBr6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About AlBiBr6

AlBiBr6 is a complex bromide material characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a near-hull compound, it occupies a position of interest in materials science, indicating that it is likely synthesizable under appropriate laboratory conditions.

Its structural diversity, supported by multiple entries across research databases, highlights its potential utility in advanced material design. The combination of aluminum and bismuth within a bromide framework offers a unique platform for exploring new semiconducting properties and phase stability.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for AlBiBr6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.57 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.012 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where AlBiBr6 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationSolid-state chemistry
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AlBiBr6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is AlBiBr6?

AlBiBr6 is a semiconducting bromide compound that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is AlBiBr6 used for?
AlBiBr6 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and solid-state chemistry.
What is the band gap of AlBiBr6?
AlBiBr6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.57 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is AlBiBr6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.57 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is AlBiBr6 thermodynamically stable?
AlBiBr6 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.012 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of AlBiBr6 are known?
4 structures of AlBiBr6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does AlBiBr6 contain?
AlBiBr6 contains Al, Bi, and Br (3 elements).
Where does the data for AlBiBr6 come from?
AlBiBr6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic bromide, AlBiBr6 represents a distinct entry in the landscape of semiconducting halides, serving as a foundational example for exploring the structural and electronic behavior of aluminum-bismuth-based systems.

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

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