BaSrI4

BaSrI4 is a wide-gap insulating quaternary iodide that is considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis.

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Crystal structure of BaSrI4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About BaSrI4

BaSrI4 is a complex quaternary iodide characterized by its wide-gap insulating electronic structure. As a material that sits near the thermodynamic hull, it is considered a prime candidate for experimental synthesis and structural characterization.

Its significance lies in its potential utility within specialized optical applications where wide-gap materials are required to manage high-energy interactions. The compound is actively studied for its structural diversity, supported by a substantial body of reported structural data.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for BaSrI4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.93–3.74 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.022 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

48
3 databases, 12 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where BaSrI4 is used.

Radiation detectionOptical materials researchSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BaSrI4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is BaSrI4?

BaSrI4 is a wide-gap insulating quaternary iodide that is considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is BaSrI4 used for?
BaSrI4 is used in radiation detection, optical materials research, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of BaSrI4?
BaSrI4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.93–3.74 eV across 48 reported structures.
Is BaSrI4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.74 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is BaSrI4 thermodynamically stable?
BaSrI4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.022 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of BaSrI4 are known?
48 structures of BaSrI4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 12 distinct space groups.
What elements does BaSrI4 contain?
BaSrI4 contains Ba, I, and Sr (3 elements).
Where does the data for BaSrI4 come from?
BaSrI4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a quaternary iodide, BaSrI4 represents a unique structural arrangement within the broader family of alkaline earth halide compounds. It serves as a distinct example of how mixing barium and strontium cations can stabilize complex iodide frameworks, providing a foundation for exploring new insulating materials with tunable properties.

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

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