NbSeBr3

NbSeBr3 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting inorganic compound composed of niobium, selenium, and bromine.

BrNbSe
Crystal structure of NbSeBr3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About NbSeBr3

NbSeBr3 is a semiconducting material characterized by its thermodynamic stability, positioning it as a robust candidate for further investigation. Its unique composition of niobium, selenium, and bromine suggests potential for specialized electronic applications where stable, non-metallic behavior is required.

As a material with multiple reported structural variations, it represents a versatile entry in the landscape of inorganic compounds. Its stability on the convex hull makes it a reliable subject for researchers looking to explore the intersection of transition metal chalcogenides and halides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for NbSeBr3, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

0.74 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

7
4 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where NbSeBr3 is used.

Materials science researchSemiconductor developmentSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NbSeBr3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is NbSeBr3?

NbSeBr3 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting inorganic compound composed of niobium, selenium, and bromine.

More questions
What is NbSeBr3 used for?
NbSeBr3 is used in materials science research, semiconductor development, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of NbSeBr3?
NbSeBr3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.74 eV across 7 reported structures.
Is NbSeBr3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.74 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is NbSeBr3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — NbSeBr3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of NbSeBr3 are known?
7 structures of NbSeBr3 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does NbSeBr3 contain?
NbSeBr3 contains Br, Nb, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for NbSeBr3 come from?
NbSeBr3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct inorganic compound, NbSeBr3 occupies a unique niche in materials science, serving as a foundational example of how transition metal-based quaternary systems can achieve thermodynamic stability while maintaining semiconducting electronic properties.

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

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