CH6I3NPb

Methylammonium lead triiodide · MAPbI3

Methylammonium lead triiodide is a semiconducting perovskite material primarily investigated for its exceptional performance in photovoltaic and optoelectronic technologies.

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Crystal structure of CH6I3NPb
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Methylammonium lead triiodide

Methylammonium lead triiodide is a prominent semiconducting material that has garnered significant attention in materials science research. As a metastable compound, it represents a critical subject for understanding phase transitions and structural evolution in halide perovskites.

Its unique electronic properties make it a focal point for the development of high-efficiency optoelectronic devices. Researchers study this compound to optimize its performance and environmental longevity, aiming to bridge the gap between laboratory success and practical, scalable applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Methylammonium lead triiodide, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.68–2.32 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.041 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
1 DFT source

Structures

12
3 databases, 6 space groups
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of CH6I3NPb. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Agreement Score

1.00 / 1.00
Trust tier: medium

Hull Spread

0.000 eV
EAH spread across sources

Sources Compared

2
materials_project, nomad

Space Group Consensus

All match
Uses

Applications

Where Methylammonium lead triiodide is used.

PhotovoltaicsLight-emitting diodesPhotodetectorsX-ray imaging sensors
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Methylammonium lead triiodide, answered from cross-validated data.

What is CH6I3NPb?

Methylammonium lead triiodide is a semiconducting perovskite material primarily investigated for its exceptional performance in photovoltaic and optoelectronic technologies.

More questions
What is CH6I3NPb used for?
Methylammonium lead triiodide (CH6I3NPb) is used in photovoltaics, light-emitting diodes, photodetectors, and x-ray imaging sensors.
What is the band gap of CH6I3NPb?
Methylammonium lead triiodide (CH6I3NPb) has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.68–2.32 eV across 12 reported structures.
Is CH6I3NPb a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.32 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is CH6I3NPb thermodynamically stable?
Methylammonium lead triiodide (CH6I3NPb) has a lowest energy above hull of 0.041 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of CH6I3NPb are known?
12 structures of CH6I3NPb are reported across 3 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
What elements does CH6I3NPb contain?
Methylammonium lead triiodide (CH6I3NPb) contains C, H, I, N, and Pb (5 elements).
Where does the data for CH6I3NPb come from?
CH6I3NPb data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a foundational member of the halide perovskite family, this compound serves as a benchmark for the development of more stable or lead-free alternatives. It is widely considered the most extensively studied material in its class, setting the standard for evaluating charge carrier dynamics and device architecture.

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

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