Br2F8Rb2

Br2F8Rb2 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound composed of rubidium, bromine, and fluorine.

BrFRb
Crystal structure of Br2F8Rb2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Br2F8Rb2

Br2F8Rb2 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature and high thermodynamic stability. As a member of the rubidium-bromine-fluorine system, it occupies a secure position on the convex hull, indicating robust structural integrity under standard conditions.

This material is notable for its wide-band-gap behavior, which makes it a subject of interest for fundamental research into dielectric and insulating properties. With multiple reported structures, it serves as a valuable case study for understanding complex halide-fluoride coordination environments.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Br2F8Rb2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.10–3.77 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Br2F8Rb2 is used.

Fundamental materials researchDielectric property studiesSolid-state chemistry modeling
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Br2F8Rb2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Br2F8Rb2?

Br2F8Rb2 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound composed of rubidium, bromine, and fluorine.

More questions
What is Br2F8Rb2 used for?
Br2F8Rb2 is used in fundamental materials research, dielectric property studies, and solid-state chemistry modeling.
What is the band gap of Br2F8Rb2?
Br2F8Rb2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.10–3.77 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Br2F8Rb2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.77 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Br2F8Rb2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Br2F8Rb2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Br2F8Rb2 are known?
4 structures of Br2F8Rb2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Br2F8Rb2 contain?
Br2F8Rb2 contains Br, F, and Rb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Br2F8Rb2 come from?
Br2F8Rb2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic phase, Br2F8Rb2 represents a distinct structural arrangement within its elemental system. While it currently stands as a singular entity in this classification, its stability and insulating characteristics provide a benchmark for evaluating future synthetic compounds with similar stoichiometric complexity.

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

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