InBrO

InBrO is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound classified as a transparent conducting oxide.

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

About InBrO

InBrO is a semiconducting member of the transparent conducting oxide family. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust material choice for applications requiring structural integrity and consistent electronic behavior.

Its unique composition of indium, bromine, and oxygen allows it to function within the broader landscape of transparent electronics. The material is currently a subject of interest for researchers looking to expand the library of stable oxides with tunable semiconducting properties.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

1.99 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

8
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where InBrO is used.

Transparent electronicsOptoelectronic devicesSemiconductor research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is InBrO?

InBrO is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound classified as a transparent conducting oxide.

More questions
What is InBrO used for?
InBrO is used in transparent electronics, optoelectronic devices, and semiconductor research.
What is the band gap of InBrO?
InBrO has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.99 eV across 8 reported structures.
Is InBrO a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.99 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is InBrO thermodynamically stable?
Yes — InBrO sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of InBrO are known?
8 structures of InBrO are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does InBrO contain?
InBrO contains Br, In, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for InBrO come from?
InBrO data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the transparent conducting oxides class.

Within the diverse class of transparent conducting oxides, InBrO occupies a distinct niche compared to well-established binary oxides like ZnO or complex perovskite-like structures such as BaSnO3. While many of its siblings are extensively utilized for their high transparency and conductivity, InBrO provides a unique structural alternative that complements the functional diversity found in materials like ZnGa2O4 or CaIn2O4.

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Related Compounds

Other Transparent Conducting Oxides in the database.

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

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