Br48Te4Zr8

Br48Te4Zr8 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing bromine, tellurium, and zirconium.

BrTeZr
Crystal structure of Br48Te4Zr8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Br48Te4Zr8

Br48Te4Zr8 is a complex inorganic compound composed of bromine, tellurium, and zirconium. As a thermodynamically stable material located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement within its chemical system.

This compound exhibits semiconducting electronic character, making it an interesting candidate for study in electronic and optoelectronic applications. Its existence across multiple crystallographic databases highlights its significance in solid-state chemistry research.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Br48Te4Zr8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.42 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Br48Te4Zr8 is used.

Solid-state researchSemiconductor materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Br48Te4Zr8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Br48Te4Zr8?

Br48Te4Zr8 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing bromine, tellurium, and zirconium.

More questions
What is Br48Te4Zr8 used for?
Br48Te4Zr8 is used in solid-state research and semiconductor materials development.
What is the band gap of Br48Te4Zr8?
Br48Te4Zr8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.42 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Br48Te4Zr8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.42 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Br48Te4Zr8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Br48Te4Zr8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Br48Te4Zr8 are known?
3 structures of Br48Te4Zr8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Br48Te4Zr8 contain?
Br48Te4Zr8 contains Br, Te, and Zr (3 elements).
Where does the data for Br48Te4Zr8 come from?
Br48Te4Zr8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique member of this specific ternary system, Br48Te4Zr8 serves as a foundational reference point for understanding the interplay between zirconium, tellurium, and bromine in complex lattice structures.

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

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