Br9Cs5Nb2S4

Br9Cs5Nb2S4 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting quaternary compound composed of bromine, cesium, niobium, and sulfur.

BrCsNbS
Crystal structure of Br9Cs5Nb2S4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Br9Cs5Nb2S4

Br9Cs5Nb2S4 is a complex 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, niobium, and sulfur atoms that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

This material is of interest to researchers investigating novel quaternary systems with potential for electronic or optoelectronic applications. Its stability and distinct elemental composition make it a noteworthy subject for further exploration within the landscape of complex chalcogenide-halide materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Br9Cs5Nb2S4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.77 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Br9Cs5Nb2S4 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationSolid-state chemistry
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Br9Cs5Nb2S4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Br9Cs5Nb2S4?

Br9Cs5Nb2S4 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting quaternary compound composed of bromine, cesium, niobium, and sulfur.

More questions
What is Br9Cs5Nb2S4 used for?
Br9Cs5Nb2S4 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and solid-state chemistry.
What is the band gap of Br9Cs5Nb2S4?
Br9Cs5Nb2S4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.77 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Br9Cs5Nb2S4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.77 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Br9Cs5Nb2S4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Br9Cs5Nb2S4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Br9Cs5Nb2S4 are known?
3 structures of Br9Cs5Nb2S4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Br9Cs5Nb2S4 contain?
Br9Cs5Nb2S4 contains Br, Cs, Nb, and S (4 elements).
Where does the data for Br9Cs5Nb2S4 come from?
Br9Cs5Nb2S4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique quaternary compound, Br9Cs5Nb2S4 occupies a specialized niche within the broader field of complex inorganic semiconductors. Unlike more common binary or ternary materials, its specific stoichiometry allows for a highly stable structural arrangement that distinguishes it from simpler, less complex semiconducting systems.

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

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