B14Br2Fe6O26

B14Br2Fe6O26 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound composed of boron, bromine, iron, and oxygen.

BBrFeO
Crystal structure of B14Br2Fe6O26
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About B14Br2Fe6O26

B14Br2Fe6O26 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its insulating electronic behavior and significant thermodynamic stability. As a member of a specialized class of materials, it sits securely on the convex hull, indicating a highly favorable energetic state that suggests robust structural integrity under standard conditions. The presence of boron, bromine, iron, and oxygen suggests a multifaceted coordination environment that is of interest for fundamental materials research. Its wide-band-gap nature makes it a subject of study for applications requiring stable, non-conductive inorganic frameworks. While it remains a niche material, its documented structural diversity across multiple databases highlights its importance in the broader landscape of complex oxide and halide chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for B14Br2Fe6O26, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.49–3.68 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where B14Br2Fe6O26 is used.

Fundamental materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studiesAdvanced inorganic structural analysis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about B14Br2Fe6O26, answered from cross-validated data.

What is B14Br2Fe6O26?

B14Br2Fe6O26 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound composed of boron, bromine, iron, and oxygen.

More questions
What is B14Br2Fe6O26 used for?
B14Br2Fe6O26 is used in fundamental materials science research, solid-state chemistry studies, and advanced inorganic structural analysis.
What is the band gap of B14Br2Fe6O26?
B14Br2Fe6O26 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.49–3.68 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is B14Br2Fe6O26 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.68 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is B14Br2Fe6O26 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — B14Br2Fe6O26 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of B14Br2Fe6O26 are known?
4 structures of B14Br2Fe6O26 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does B14Br2Fe6O26 contain?
B14Br2Fe6O26 contains B, Br, Fe, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for B14Br2Fe6O26 come from?
B14Br2Fe6O26 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic compound, B14Br2Fe6O26 represents a distinct structural arrangement within its chemical family. Unlike more common binary or ternary oxides, this compound leverages a complex stoichiometry to maintain thermodynamic stability, serving as a benchmark for how heavy metal and halogen integration can influence the electronic properties of boron-rich frameworks.

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

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