Br12K4Mn4

Br12K4Mn4 is a semiconducting potassium manganese bromide compound that is considered likely to be synthesizable due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

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Crystal structure of Br12K4Mn4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Br12K4Mn4

Br12K4Mn4 is a complex bromide-based inorganic compound featuring manganese and potassium. Its electronic character is defined as semiconducting, positioning it as a material of interest for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry and electronic property modulation.

Because it resides near the thermodynamic hull, this compound is considered a viable candidate for synthesis. The existence of multiple reported structural variations across databases highlights its structural diversity and the ongoing interest in characterizing its atomic arrangements.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Br12K4Mn4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.79 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.001 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Br12K4Mn4 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchFundamental electronic property investigationMaterials science structural analysis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Br12K4Mn4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Br12K4Mn4?

Br12K4Mn4 is a semiconducting potassium manganese bromide compound that is considered likely to be synthesizable due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

More questions
What is Br12K4Mn4 used for?
Br12K4Mn4 is used in solid-state chemistry research, fundamental electronic property investigation, and materials science structural analysis.
What is the band gap of Br12K4Mn4?
Br12K4Mn4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.79 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Br12K4Mn4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.79 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Br12K4Mn4 thermodynamically stable?
Br12K4Mn4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.001 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Br12K4Mn4 are known?
4 structures of Br12K4Mn4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Br12K4Mn4 contain?
Br12K4Mn4 contains Br, K, and Mn (3 elements).
Where does the data for Br12K4Mn4 come from?
Br12K4Mn4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic bromide, Br12K4Mn4 represents a specialized structural motif within its chemical family. While it currently stands as a distinct entry without direct siblings in this context, its position near the thermodynamic stability limit makes it a notable subject for exploring phase transitions and structural stability in manganese-rich halide systems.

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

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