SBr

SBr is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound formed from sulfur and bromine.

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

About SBr

SBr is a binary inorganic compound composed of sulfur and bromine. As a thermodynamically stable material located on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within its chemical system, offering a reliable subject for structural analysis and electronic characterization. Its semiconducting nature makes it an intriguing candidate for fundamental studies in electronic transport and chemical bonding. With a significant number of reported structures across various databases, it serves as a well-documented example of sulfur-halogen interactions. This depth of data allows researchers to better understand the diverse configurations this compound can adopt under different conditions.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

2.25 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

142
3 databases, 21 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is SBr?

SBr is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound formed from sulfur and bromine.

More questions
What is the band gap of SBr?
SBr has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.25 eV across 142 reported structures.
Is SBr a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.25 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is SBr thermodynamically stable?
Yes — SBr sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of SBr are known?
142 structures of SBr are reported across 3 databases, spanning 21 distinct space groups.
What elements does SBr contain?
SBr contains Br and S (2 elements).
Where does the data for SBr come from?
SBr data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique binary phase, SBr stands as a distinct point of interest in sulfur-bromine chemistry, providing a stable reference point for exploring the electronic and structural landscape of chalcogen-halide compounds.

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

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