Br10Cs2Sn4

Br10Cs2Sn4 is a metastable semiconducting halide perovskite compound used in materials science research for optoelectronic and photovoltaic development.

Crystal structure of Br10Cs2Sn4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Br10Cs2Sn4

Br10Cs2Sn4 is a semiconducting material within the halide perovskite family, characterized by its complex structural arrangement involving cesium, tin, and bromine. As a metastable phase, it represents a specialized configuration of interest for researchers investigating non-traditional perovskite-related frameworks.

Its electronic properties make it a subject of study for potential optoelectronic applications where tunable semiconducting behavior is required. By exploring the structural diversity of tin-based halides, scientists aim to overcome stability challenges inherent in high-performance photovoltaic materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Br10Cs2Sn4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.44 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.026 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Br10Cs2Sn4 is used.

Photovoltaic researchOptoelectronic device developmentSemiconductor materials science
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Br10Cs2Sn4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Br10Cs2Sn4?

Br10Cs2Sn4 is a metastable semiconducting halide perovskite compound used in materials science research for optoelectronic and photovoltaic development.

More questions
What is Br10Cs2Sn4 used for?
Br10Cs2Sn4 is used in photovoltaic research, optoelectronic device development, and semiconductor materials science.
What is the band gap of Br10Cs2Sn4?
Br10Cs2Sn4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.44 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Br10Cs2Sn4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.44 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Br10Cs2Sn4 thermodynamically stable?
Br10Cs2Sn4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.026 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Br10Cs2Sn4 are known?
4 structures of Br10Cs2Sn4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Br10Cs2Sn4 contain?
Br10Cs2Sn4 contains Br, Cs, and Sn (3 elements).
Where does the data for Br10Cs2Sn4 come from?
Br10Cs2Sn4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the halide perovskite photovoltaics class.

Within the broader class of halide perovskites, Br10Cs2Sn4 occupies a distinct structural niche compared to the highly studied CsPbBr3 or the more conventional CsSnI3. While many of its siblings exhibit standard cubic or orthorhombic perovskite architectures, this compound represents a more complex, metastable stoichiometry that highlights the vast chemical space available for tin-based halide semiconductors.

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Related Compounds

Other Halide Perovskite Photovoltaics in the database.

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

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