Br16O8S8

Br16O8S8 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of bromine, oxygen, and sulfur.

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Crystal structure of Br16O8S8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Br16O8S8

Br16O8S8 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable material residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of bromine, oxygen, and sulfur atoms that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

Its existence across multiple structural databases highlights its significance as a subject of ongoing research. By bridging the properties of chalcogenides and halides, this compound serves as a valuable model for understanding complex multi-element phase stability and electronic behavior in specialized solid-state systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Br16O8S8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.76 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 Br16O8S8 is used.

Solid-state researchFundamental materials science studiesElectronic property modeling
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Br16O8S8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Br16O8S8?

Br16O8S8 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of bromine, oxygen, and sulfur.

More questions
What is Br16O8S8 used for?
Br16O8S8 is used in solid-state research, fundamental materials science studies, and electronic property modeling.
What is the band gap of Br16O8S8?
Br16O8S8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.76 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Br16O8S8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.76 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Br16O8S8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Br16O8S8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Br16O8S8 are known?
3 structures of Br16O8S8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Br16O8S8 contain?
Br16O8S8 contains Br, O, and S (3 elements).
Where does the data for Br16O8S8 come from?
Br16O8S8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique compound without direct structural siblings in this specific classification, Br16O8S8 stands as a distinct entry in the landscape of complex inorganic materials. Its thermodynamic stability suggests it is a well-defined phase, offering a benchmark for researchers investigating the interplay between heavy halogens and chalcogen-based frameworks.

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

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