Br4W2

Br4W2 is a stable, semiconducting tungsten bromide compound utilized in fundamental materials science research.

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Crystal structure of Br4W2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Br4W2

Br4W2 is a tungsten-based bromide compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable material residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within its chemical system, making it a subject of significant interest for structural analysis and material synthesis.

With numerous reported structures across multiple databases, this compound is well-documented in the scientific literature. Its stability and predictable electronic behavior provide a foundation for understanding the complex interactions between transition metals and halogens in solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Br4W2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.44 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

13
3 databases, 9 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Br4W2 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchSemiconductor materials developmentStructural crystallography studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Br4W2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Br4W2?

Br4W2 is a stable, semiconducting tungsten bromide compound utilized in fundamental materials science research.

More questions
What is Br4W2 used for?
Br4W2 is used in solid-state chemistry research, semiconductor materials development, and structural crystallography studies.
What is the band gap of Br4W2?
Br4W2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.44 eV across 13 reported structures.
Is Br4W2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.44 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Br4W2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Br4W2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Br4W2 are known?
13 structures of Br4W2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 9 distinct space groups.
What elements does Br4W2 contain?
Br4W2 contains Br and W (2 elements).
Where does the data for Br4W2 come from?
Br4W2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct tungsten bromide, Br4W2 serves as a primary reference point for studying the structural diversity of metal-halide frameworks. Its position on the convex hull highlights its inherent stability compared to less favorable stoichiometric configurations within the tungsten-bromine system.

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

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