H52B40Br4

H52B40Br4 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating boron-based hydride utilized in the study of advanced hydrogen storage technologies.

Crystal structure of H52B40Br4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About H52B40Br4

H52B40Br4 is a complex hydrogen-rich hydride that functions as a wide-band-gap insulator. Its position on the thermodynamic convex hull highlights its inherent stability, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating robust materials for chemical energy storage.

By leveraging its specific boron-bromine-hydrogen framework, this compound serves as a specialized candidate within the broader family of hydrogen storage hydrides. It is primarily explored for its potential to facilitate reversible hydrogen release and uptake in high-density energy applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for H52B40Br4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.34 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

5
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where H52B40Br4 is used.

Hydrogen storage researchChemical energy storage systems
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about H52B40Br4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is H52B40Br4?

H52B40Br4 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating boron-based hydride utilized in the study of advanced hydrogen storage technologies.

More questions
What is H52B40Br4 used for?
H52B40Br4 is used in hydrogen storage research and chemical energy storage systems.
What is the band gap of H52B40Br4?
H52B40Br4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.34 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is H52B40Br4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.34 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is H52B40Br4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — H52B40Br4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of H52B40Br4 are known?
5 structures of H52B40Br4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does H52B40Br4 contain?
H52B40Br4 contains B, Br, and H (3 elements).
Where does the data for H52B40Br4 come from?
H52B40Br4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the hydrogen storage hydrides class.

Unlike simpler binary hydrides such as LiH or MgH2, which are characterized by their straightforward ionic or covalent bonding, H52B40Br4 features a significantly more intricate structural arrangement. While traditional storage materials like AlH3 or BH3 are often limited by their stability profiles, this compound benefits from a thermodynamically favorable structure that distinguishes it from the more reactive members of the hydride class.

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Related Compounds

Other Hydrogen Storage Hydrides in the database.

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

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