Br12K4Te2

Br12K4Te2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of bromine, potassium, and tellurium.

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Crystal structure of Br12K4Te2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Br12K4Te2

Br12K4Te2 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. Its presence on the convex hull indicates that it is a thermodynamically stable material, suggesting robust structural integrity under standard conditions. The material has been identified across multiple structural databases, highlighting its relevance in systematic crystallographic studies.

As a semiconducting material, this compound occupies a niche in solid-state chemistry where electronic properties are dictated by its specific arrangement of bromine, potassium, and tellurium atoms. Its stability and structural diversity make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating complex halide-chalcogenide systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Br12K4Te2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.96–2.34 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Br12K4Te2 is used.

Solid-state researchMaterials characterizationFundamental crystallographic studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Br12K4Te2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Br12K4Te2?

Br12K4Te2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of bromine, potassium, and tellurium.

More questions
What is Br12K4Te2 used for?
Br12K4Te2 is used in solid-state research, materials characterization, and fundamental crystallographic studies.
What is the band gap of Br12K4Te2?
Br12K4Te2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.96–2.34 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is Br12K4Te2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.34 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Br12K4Te2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Br12K4Te2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Br12K4Te2 are known?
6 structures of Br12K4Te2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does Br12K4Te2 contain?
Br12K4Te2 contains Br, K, and Te (3 elements).
Where does the data for Br12K4Te2 come from?
Br12K4Te2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic compound, Br12K4Te2 represents a distinct structural configuration within the broader landscape of halide-based tellurides. It serves as a specialized example of how complex stoichiometry can yield stable semiconducting phases, providing a benchmark for the synthesis and characterization of similar multi-element inorganic frameworks.

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

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