Mo2SBr2

Mo2SBr2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing molybdenum, sulfur, and bromine.

BrMoS
Crystal structure of Mo2SBr2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Mo2SBr2

Mo2SBr2 is a distinct inorganic compound composed of molybdenum, sulfur, and bromine. As a thermodynamically stable material situated on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural configuration that has been identified across multiple independent material databases. Its electronic character as a semiconductor makes it an intriguing candidate for specialized solid-state applications. The compound's ability to maintain structural integrity suggests it could serve as a reliable building block in complex material architectures where stability is paramount. Its unique elemental composition allows for electronic properties that differ significantly from simple binary sulfides or halides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Mo2SBr2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.99 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Mo2SBr2 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state electronics developmentMaterials science structural studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mo2SBr2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Mo2SBr2?

Mo2SBr2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing molybdenum, sulfur, and bromine.

More questions
What is Mo2SBr2 used for?
Mo2SBr2 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state electronics development, and materials science structural studies.
What is the band gap of Mo2SBr2?
Mo2SBr2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.99 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Mo2SBr2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.99 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Mo2SBr2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Mo2SBr2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Mo2SBr2 are known?
5 structures of Mo2SBr2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does Mo2SBr2 contain?
Mo2SBr2 contains Br, Mo, and S (3 elements).
Where does the data for Mo2SBr2 come from?
Mo2SBr2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary compound, Mo2SBr2 occupies a specialized niche within the landscape of molybdenum-based chalcogenide-halides. While many related materials in this broader chemical space are often metastable or difficult to synthesize, this compound is notable for its thermodynamic stability, which positions it as a reliable subject for experimental investigation and structural characterization.

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

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