NbSeBr

NbSeBr is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing niobium, selenium, and bromine.

BrNbSe
Crystal structure of NbSeBr
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About NbSeBr

NbSeBr is a distinct inorganic compound composed of niobium, selenium, and bromine. As a thermodynamically stable material situated on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within its chemical system, making it a subject of interest for structural and electronic characterization.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic character, positioning it as a candidate for specialized electronic or optoelectronic applications. Its stability and well-defined structural profile across multiple databases underscore its significance in fundamental materials research.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for NbSeBr, 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

8
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where NbSeBr is used.

Fundamental materials researchSemiconductor device studiesSolid-state chemistry exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is NbSeBr?

NbSeBr is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing niobium, selenium, and bromine.

More questions
What is NbSeBr used for?
NbSeBr is used in fundamental materials research, semiconductor device studies, and solid-state chemistry exploration.
What is the band gap of NbSeBr?
NbSeBr has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.99 eV across 8 reported structures.
Is NbSeBr a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.99 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is NbSeBr thermodynamically stable?
Yes — NbSeBr sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of NbSeBr are known?
8 structures of NbSeBr are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does NbSeBr contain?
NbSeBr contains Br, Nb, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for NbSeBr come from?
NbSeBr data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary halide-chalcogenide, NbSeBr occupies a specialized niche in materials science. Without direct structural siblings in this specific class, it serves as a primary reference point for studying the interplay between transition metals, chalcogens, and halogens in stable, semiconducting configurations.

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

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