Li10BrN3

Li10BrN3 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of lithium, bromine, and nitrogen.

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Crystal structure of Li10BrN3 (hexagonal, P-6m2 (No. 187))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li10BrN3

Li10BrN3 is a distinct inorganic compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a material that resides on the convex hull, it exhibits notable thermodynamic stability, making it a compelling subject for researchers investigating lithium-based solid-state chemistry.

Its structural profile is well-documented, with multiple reported configurations across major databases. This data richness supports its role as a candidate for specialized applications where stable, semiconducting lithium-nitrogen-bromine frameworks are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li10BrN3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.37 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Li10BrN3, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
P-6m2 (No. 187)hexagonal1.370.0000-3.9301.76
P-6m2 (No. 187)Hexagonal1.71
P-6m2 (No. 187)Hexagonal1.74
P-6m2 (No. 187)Hexagonal1.76
P-6m2 (No. 187)
Uses

Applications

Where Li10BrN3 is used.

Solid-state electrolyte researchLithium-ion battery material developmentSemiconductor materials science
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li10BrN3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li10BrN3?

Li10BrN3 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of lithium, bromine, and nitrogen.

More questions
What is Li10BrN3 used for?
Li10BrN3 is used in solid-state electrolyte research, lithium-ion battery material development, and semiconductor materials science.
What is the band gap of Li10BrN3?
Li10BrN3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.37 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Li10BrN3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.37 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li10BrN3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Li10BrN3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of Li10BrN3?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Li10BrN3 is hexagonal symmetry, space group P-6m2 (No. 187).
What is the density of Li10BrN3?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Li10BrN3 is 1.76 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Li10BrN3 are known?
5 structures of Li10BrN3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Li10BrN3 contain?
Li10BrN3 contains Br, Li, and N (3 elements).
Where does the data for Li10BrN3 come from?
Li10BrN3 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, mpaloe, jarvis.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique entry in its chemical space, Li10BrN3 serves as a foundational example of how lithium, nitrogen, and bromine can organize into a thermodynamically favored, semiconducting architecture.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • mpaloe — Data from mpaloe.
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).

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