SnBrCl

SnBrCl is a metastable semiconducting compound consisting of tin, bromine, and chlorine atoms.

BrClSn
Crystal structure of SnBrCl
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About SnBrCl

SnBrCl is a complex inorganic compound composed of tin, bromine, and chlorine. As a semiconducting material, it exhibits electronic properties that make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating tunable optoelectronic systems and specialized halide-based frameworks.

This material is characterized by its metastable nature, which suggests a delicate balance in its structural configuration. With multiple reported structures across databases, it represents a versatile candidate for studies focused on phase stability and structural polymorphism in mixed-halide tin systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

1.15 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.092 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where SnBrCl is used.

Semiconductor researchOptoelectronic material studiesFundamental solid-state chemistry
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is SnBrCl?

SnBrCl is a metastable semiconducting compound consisting of tin, bromine, and chlorine atoms.

More questions
What is SnBrCl used for?
SnBrCl is used in semiconductor research, optoelectronic material studies, and fundamental solid-state chemistry.
What is the band gap of SnBrCl?
SnBrCl has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.15 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is SnBrCl a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.15 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is SnBrCl thermodynamically stable?
SnBrCl has a lowest energy above hull of 0.092 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of SnBrCl are known?
5 structures of SnBrCl are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does SnBrCl contain?
SnBrCl contains Br, Cl, and Sn (3 elements).
Where does the data for SnBrCl come from?
SnBrCl data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique mixed-halide tin compound, SnBrCl serves as a distinct representative of halide-based materials. It occupies a specialized niche in materials research, providing a baseline for understanding how the integration of different halogen atoms influences the electronic and structural behavior of tin-based semiconductors.

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

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