LaBr3

Lanthanum tribromide · Lanthanum bromide

Lanthanum tribromide is a stable semiconducting halide compound frequently utilized in high-sensitivity radiation detection systems.

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Crystal structure of LaBr3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Lanthanum tribromide

Lanthanum tribromide is a stable inorganic halide that functions as a semiconductor. Its structural integrity and electronic properties make it a vital material for advanced sensing applications where high sensitivity and reliability are required.

Due to its position on the convex hull, this compound exhibits excellent thermodynamic stability. It is widely recognized for its role in specialized optical and electronic components that rely on efficient charge carrier behavior.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

2.93 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

17
3 databases, 9 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Lanthanum tribromide is used.

Scintillation detectorsRadiation spectroscopyMedical imaging devices
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lanthanum tribromide, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LaBr3?

Lanthanum tribromide is a stable semiconducting halide compound frequently utilized in high-sensitivity radiation detection systems.

More questions
What is LaBr3 used for?
Lanthanum tribromide (LaBr3) is used in scintillation detectors, radiation spectroscopy, and medical imaging devices.
What is the band gap of LaBr3?
Lanthanum tribromide (LaBr3) has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.93 eV across 17 reported structures.
Is LaBr3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.93 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is LaBr3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Lanthanum tribromide (LaBr3) sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of LaBr3 are known?
17 structures of LaBr3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 9 distinct space groups.
What elements does LaBr3 contain?
Lanthanum tribromide (LaBr3) contains Br and La (2 elements).
Where does the data for LaBr3 come from?
LaBr3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a prominent halide, Lanthanum tribromide serves as a benchmark for stability and performance within its chemical family, providing a robust platform for research into high-efficiency detection materials.

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

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