Br3CsSe

Br3CsSe is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting material composed of bromine, cesium, and selenium.

BrCsSe
Crystal structure of Br3CsSe
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Br3CsSe

Br3CsSe is a distinct inorganic compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of bromine, cesium, and selenium atoms that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

The material is notable for its structural diversity, supported by multiple reported entries across research databases. Its specific electronic profile makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating the fundamental behavior of chalcogenide-halide systems and their potential for specialized electronic applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Br3CsSe, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.25–1.83 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

12
3 databases, 4 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Br3CsSe, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Br3CsSe?

Br3CsSe is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting material composed of bromine, cesium, and selenium.

More questions
What is the band gap of Br3CsSe?
Br3CsSe has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.25–1.83 eV across 12 reported structures.
Is Br3CsSe a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.83 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Br3CsSe thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Br3CsSe sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Br3CsSe are known?
12 structures of Br3CsSe are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does Br3CsSe contain?
Br3CsSe contains Br, Cs, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for Br3CsSe come from?
Br3CsSe data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique entry in this chemical space, Br3CsSe serves as a foundational example of stable ternary halide-chalcogenide materials. Without direct structural siblings in this specific grouping, it stands as a primary reference point for understanding how the integration of heavy halides and chalcogens influences the electronic characteristics of similar complex inorganic solids.

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

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