PbBrF

PbBrF is a stable, semiconducting lead halide compound characterized by its structural diversity and potential for electronic applications.

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Crystal structure of PbBrF
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About PbBrF

PbBrF is a distinct inorganic compound composed of lead, bromine, and fluorine. As a thermodynamically stable material situated on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural configuration within its chemical family.

Exhibiting semiconducting electronic characteristics, this compound is of significant interest for researchers investigating specialized electronic materials. Its structural diversity is highlighted by numerous reported configurations across major materials databases.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

2.62 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

10
4 databases, 6 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where PbBrF is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state material developmentElectronic component prototyping
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is PbBrF?

PbBrF is a stable, semiconducting lead halide compound characterized by its structural diversity and potential for electronic applications.

More questions
What is PbBrF used for?
PbBrF is used in semiconductor research, solid-state material development, and electronic component prototyping.
What is the band gap of PbBrF?
PbBrF has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.62 eV across 10 reported structures.
Is PbBrF a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.62 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is PbBrF thermodynamically stable?
Yes — PbBrF sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of PbBrF are known?
10 structures of PbBrF are reported across 4 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
What elements does PbBrF contain?
PbBrF contains Br, F, and Pb (3 elements).
Where does the data for PbBrF come from?
PbBrF data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique lead-based halide, PbBrF serves as a key representative for exploring the interplay between heavy metal cations and mixed-halide anions, providing a stable baseline for understanding the electronic behavior of complex lead-halide systems.

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

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