Br2O3

Br2O3 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting binary oxide composed of bromine and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of Br2O3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Br2O3

Br2O3 is a binary oxide of bromine that occupies a distinct position as a thermodynamically stable phase on the convex hull. Its semiconducting electronic character makes it an intriguing subject for fundamental studies in halogen chemistry and solid-state materials science.

With numerous reported structural configurations, this compound demonstrates significant complexity in its atomic arrangement. It serves as a vital reference point for understanding the bonding interactions and stability trends within the broader family of halogen-oxygen compounds.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Br2O3, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

1.76 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

22
2 databases, 11 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Br2O3 is used.

Fundamental solid-state researchHalogen chemistry studiesMaterials science structural modeling
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Br2O3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Br2O3?

Br2O3 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting binary oxide composed of bromine and oxygen.

More questions
What is Br2O3 used for?
Br2O3 is used in fundamental solid-state research, halogen chemistry studies, and materials science structural modeling.
What is the band gap of Br2O3?
Br2O3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.76 eV across 22 reported structures.
Is Br2O3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.76 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Br2O3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Br2O3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Br2O3 are known?
22 structures of Br2O3 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 11 distinct space groups.
What elements does Br2O3 contain?
Br2O3 contains Br and O (2 elements).
Where does the data for Br2O3 come from?
Br2O3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable binary oxide, Br2O3 represents a well-defined structural archetype within the halogen oxide class, serving as a foundational example for researchers investigating the stability and electronic behavior of non-metal oxides.

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

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