LaBrO

LaBrO is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound characterized by its reliable structural properties.

BrLaO
Crystal structure of LaBrO
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LaBrO

LaBrO is a thermodynamically stable compound that sits securely on the convex hull, indicating robust structural integrity. As a wide-band-gap insulator, it possesses electronic properties that make it an intriguing candidate for specialized dielectric or optical applications where insulating behavior is paramount.

With multiple reported structures across various databases, this material is well-documented in the scientific literature. Its stable nature and distinct electronic profile allow researchers to investigate its potential in diverse technological frameworks requiring reliable, non-conductive inorganic materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LaBrO, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

3.73 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

12
4 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where LaBrO is used.

Optical materials researchDielectric studiesSolid-state chemistry research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is LaBrO?

LaBrO is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound characterized by its reliable structural properties.

More questions
What is LaBrO used for?
LaBrO is used in optical materials research, dielectric studies, and solid-state chemistry research.
What is the band gap of LaBrO?
LaBrO has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.73 eV across 12 reported structures.
Is LaBrO a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.73 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is LaBrO thermodynamically stable?
Yes — LaBrO sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of LaBrO are known?
12 structures of LaBrO are reported across 4 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does LaBrO contain?
LaBrO contains Br, La, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for LaBrO come from?
LaBrO data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct inorganic compound, LaBrO occupies a unique position in materials research. While it does not share a direct structural family with other specific compounds in this context, its stability and insulating character serve as a benchmark for evaluating other lanthanum-based oxyhalides in similar electronic environments.

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

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