Br1Cl1K2

Br1Cl1K2 is a wide-band-gap insulating halide compound that is theoretically predicted to be stable enough for experimental synthesis.

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Crystal structure of Br1Cl1K2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Br1Cl1K2

Br1Cl1K2 is a potassium-based halide compound that exhibits wide-band-gap insulating behavior. Its electronic structure is characterized by a significant energy separation between the valence and conduction bands, which is typical for stable ionic insulators.

The compound is considered to be near the thermodynamic hull, suggesting that it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis. With a diverse array of reported structural configurations, it serves as an interesting subject for studying halide lattice arrangements and stability in solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Br1Cl1K2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

4.49 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.003 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

27
2 databases, 14 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Br1Cl1K2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Br1Cl1K2?

Br1Cl1K2 is a wide-band-gap insulating halide compound that is theoretically predicted to be stable enough for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is the band gap of Br1Cl1K2?
Br1Cl1K2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.49 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is Br1Cl1K2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.49 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Br1Cl1K2 thermodynamically stable?
Br1Cl1K2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.003 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Br1Cl1K2 are known?
27 structures of Br1Cl1K2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 14 distinct space groups.
What elements does Br1Cl1K2 contain?
Br1Cl1K2 contains Br, Cl, and K (3 elements).
Where does the data for Br1Cl1K2 come from?
Br1Cl1K2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique halide system, Br1Cl1K2 represents a distinct structural variation within the broader family of potassium halide compounds. It functions as a specialized insulating material that provides researchers with insights into how mixed-anion environments influence the stability and electronic properties of simple ionic lattices.

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

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