Br12Cu4K8

Br12Cu4K8 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing copper, potassium, and bromine.

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Crystal structure of Br12Cu4K8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Br12Cu4K8

Br12Cu4K8 is a complex inorganic compound composed of bromine, copper, and potassium. As a thermodynamically stable material located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement that is well-defined within the chemical landscape.

Exhibiting semiconducting electronic character, this material is of interest for researchers investigating the intersection of halide chemistry and transition metal coordination. Its existence across multiple crystallographic structures highlights its versatility and the importance of its phase stability in solid-state synthesis.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Br12Cu4K8, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

1.90 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
4 databases, 2 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Br12Cu4K8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Br12Cu4K8?

Br12Cu4K8 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing copper, potassium, and bromine.

More questions
What is the band gap of Br12Cu4K8?
Br12Cu4K8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.90 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Br12Cu4K8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.90 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Br12Cu4K8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Br12Cu4K8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Br12Cu4K8 are known?
4 structures of Br12Cu4K8 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Br12Cu4K8 contain?
Br12Cu4K8 contains Br, Cu, and K (3 elements).
Where does the data for Br12Cu4K8 come from?
Br12Cu4K8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct inorganic phase, Br12Cu4K8 serves as a foundational example of copper-potassium-bromide chemistry, providing a stable reference point for exploring the electronic and structural behaviors of similar multinary halide systems.

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

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