C8Br36Dy20

C8Br36Dy20 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of dysprosium, bromine, and carbon.

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Crystal structure of C8Br36Dy20
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About C8Br36Dy20

C8Br36Dy20 is a complex inorganic compound composed of dysprosium, bromine, and carbon. As a thermodynamically stable material residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement of its constituent elements.

The electronic character of this material is defined as semiconducting, making it a subject of interest for specialized electronic and optoelectronic applications. Its unique composition allows for potential integration into advanced material synthesis where stable, semiconducting frameworks are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for C8Br36Dy20, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.85 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

3
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where C8Br36Dy20 is used.

Advanced materials researchSemiconductor developmentSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about C8Br36Dy20, answered from cross-validated data.

What is C8Br36Dy20?

C8Br36Dy20 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of dysprosium, bromine, and carbon.

More questions
What is C8Br36Dy20 used for?
C8Br36Dy20 is used in advanced materials research, semiconductor development, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of C8Br36Dy20?
C8Br36Dy20 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.85 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is C8Br36Dy20 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.85 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is C8Br36Dy20 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — C8Br36Dy20 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of C8Br36Dy20 are known?
3 structures of C8Br36Dy20 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does C8Br36Dy20 contain?
C8Br36Dy20 contains Br, C, and Dy (3 elements).
Where does the data for C8Br36Dy20 come from?
C8Br36Dy20 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic assembly, C8Br36Dy20 occupies a distinct position in materials science, serving as a foundational example of complex dysprosium-based semiconducting compounds.

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

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