Br28Hg24Sb20

Br28Hg24Sb20 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting material composed of bromine, mercury, and antimony.

BrHgSb
Crystal structure of Br28Hg24Sb20
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Br28Hg24Sb20

Br28Hg24Sb20 is a complex inorganic compound composed of bromine, mercury, and antimony. Its position on the convex hull indicates that it is a thermodynamically stable phase, making it a significant subject for structural analysis and material characterization studies.

As a semiconducting material, this compound offers interesting electronic properties that distinguish it from simple binary salts or alloys. Its existence across multiple structural databases highlights its importance in the broader landscape of multi-element chalcogenide-like or halide-based semiconductor research.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Br28Hg24Sb20, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.01 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Br28Hg24Sb20 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state materials developmentStructural chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Br28Hg24Sb20, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Br28Hg24Sb20?

Br28Hg24Sb20 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting material composed of bromine, mercury, and antimony.

More questions
What is Br28Hg24Sb20 used for?
Br28Hg24Sb20 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state materials development, and structural chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of Br28Hg24Sb20?
Br28Hg24Sb20 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.01 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Br28Hg24Sb20 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.01 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Br28Hg24Sb20 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Br28Hg24Sb20 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Br28Hg24Sb20 are known?
5 structures of Br28Hg24Sb20 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Br28Hg24Sb20 contain?
Br28Hg24Sb20 contains Br, Hg, and Sb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Br28Hg24Sb20 come from?
Br28Hg24Sb20 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique multi-element phase, Br28Hg24Sb20 represents a specialized niche in inorganic chemistry where the combination of heavy metal cations and halogen anions creates complex structural frameworks. Unlike simpler binary semiconductors, this material demonstrates the potential for intricate atomic arrangements that remain stable under standard conditions.

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

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