Br16Fe4Tl4

Br16Fe4Tl4 is a thermodynamically stable, semimetallic iron-thallium bromide compound.

BrFeTl
Crystal structure of Br16Fe4Tl4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Br16Fe4Tl4

Br16Fe4Tl4 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its thermodynamically stable nature. As a member of the iron-thallium-bromide system, it occupies a position on the convex hull, indicating robust structural integrity under standard conditions.

The material exhibits a near-zero-gap electronic character, placing it in the semimetallic regime. This electronic behavior makes it a subject of interest for fundamental studies into charge transport and magnetic interactions within halide-based frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Br16Fe4Tl4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.04 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Br16Fe4Tl4 is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state physics studiesElectronic property investigation
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Br16Fe4Tl4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Br16Fe4Tl4?

Br16Fe4Tl4 is a thermodynamically stable, semimetallic iron-thallium bromide compound.

More questions
What is Br16Fe4Tl4 used for?
Br16Fe4Tl4 is used in fundamental materials research, solid-state physics studies, and electronic property investigation.
What is the band gap of Br16Fe4Tl4?
Br16Fe4Tl4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.04 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Br16Fe4Tl4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a near-zero band gap it behaves as a (semi)metal.
Is Br16Fe4Tl4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Br16Fe4Tl4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Br16Fe4Tl4 are known?
3 structures of Br16Fe4Tl4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Br16Fe4Tl4 contain?
Br16Fe4Tl4 contains Br, Fe, and Tl (3 elements).
Where does the data for Br16Fe4Tl4 come from?
Br16Fe4Tl4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic phase, Br16Fe4Tl4 serves as a distinct representative of its chemical family. Its stability and semimetallic nature differentiate it from more common insulating halide salts, positioning it as a specialized material for exploring electronic transitions in multi-element systems.

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

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