Br10Cs2Hg4

Br10Cs2Hg4 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting halide compound containing cesium, mercury, and bromine.

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Crystal structure of Br10Cs2Hg4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Br10Cs2Hg4

Br10Cs2Hg4 is a complex halide compound composed of cesium, mercury, and bromine. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions. Its electronic nature as a semiconductor makes it an intriguing candidate for specialized optoelectronic research where specific charge transport properties are required. The material is well-documented across multiple structural databases, reflecting significant interest in its atomic configuration and potential for solid-state applications. Its unique stoichiometry allows for distinct coordination environments that are critical for understanding mercury-based halide frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Br10Cs2Hg4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.99 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, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Br10Cs2Hg4 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state materials developmentCrystallographic studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Br10Cs2Hg4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Br10Cs2Hg4?

Br10Cs2Hg4 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting halide compound containing cesium, mercury, and bromine.

More questions
What is Br10Cs2Hg4 used for?
Br10Cs2Hg4 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state materials development, and crystallographic studies.
What is the band gap of Br10Cs2Hg4?
Br10Cs2Hg4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.99 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Br10Cs2Hg4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.99 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Br10Cs2Hg4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Br10Cs2Hg4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Br10Cs2Hg4 are known?
4 structures of Br10Cs2Hg4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Br10Cs2Hg4 contain?
Br10Cs2Hg4 contains Br, Cs, and Hg (3 elements).
Where does the data for Br10Cs2Hg4 come from?
Br10Cs2Hg4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique halide framework, Br10Cs2Hg4 serves as an important reference point for understanding the stability and electronic behavior of mercury-containing ternary systems. It occupies a distinct niche in materials databases, providing structural data that helps define the compositional boundaries of stable semiconducting halides.

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

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