SeBr

SeBr is a metastable semiconducting compound formed from selenium and bromine that exhibits a high degree of structural complexity.

BrSe
Crystal structure of SeBr
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About SeBr

SeBr is a metastable inorganic compound composed of selenium and bromine. As a semiconducting material, it represents a specialized chemical system that bridges the properties of chalcogens and halogens, offering unique pathways for electronic and structural research.

The compound is characterized by significant structural diversity, with numerous reported configurations across scientific databases. This structural richness makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating the complex phase space of selenium-based halides.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

1.52–1.76 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.062 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

126
3 databases, 23 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting SeBr.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where SeBr is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state chemistry studiesSemiconductor device modeling
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is SeBr?

SeBr is a metastable semiconducting compound formed from selenium and bromine that exhibits a high degree of structural complexity.

More questions
What is SeBr used for?
SeBr is used in fundamental materials research, solid-state chemistry studies, and semiconductor device modeling.
What is the band gap of SeBr?
SeBr has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.52–1.76 eV across 126 reported structures.
Is SeBr a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.76 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is SeBr thermodynamically stable?
SeBr has a lowest energy above hull of 0.062 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of SeBr are known?
126 structures of SeBr are reported across 3 databases, spanning 23 distinct space groups.
How is SeBr synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for SeBr include solid state.
What elements does SeBr contain?
SeBr contains Br and Se (2 elements).
Where does the data for SeBr come from?
SeBr data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique binary halide, SeBr serves as a distinct example of metastable selenium chemistry. Without direct structural siblings in this specific class, it stands as a standalone reference point for understanding how selenium and bromine interactions influence electronic semiconducting behavior.

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

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