SrBrF

SrBrF is a thermodynamically stable, wide-gap insulating compound composed of strontium, bromine, and fluorine.

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

About SrBrF

SrBrF is a stable inorganic compound that exhibits wide-gap insulating behavior. Its position on the convex hull confirms its thermodynamic stability, making it a robust candidate for research into halide-based material systems.

Due to its clear electronic characteristics, this compound serves as a subject of interest for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry. It is characterized by a significant structural diversity, with numerous reported configurations across major materials databases.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

5.00 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

14
3 databases, 7 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where SrBrF is used.

Solid-state researchMaterials science characterizationFundamental halide chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is SrBrF?

SrBrF is a thermodynamically stable, wide-gap insulating compound composed of strontium, bromine, and fluorine.

More questions
What is SrBrF used for?
SrBrF is used in solid-state research, materials science characterization, and fundamental halide chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of SrBrF?
SrBrF has a DFT-computed band gap of 5.00 eV across 14 reported structures.
Is SrBrF a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 5.00 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is SrBrF thermodynamically stable?
Yes — SrBrF sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of SrBrF are known?
14 structures of SrBrF are reported across 3 databases, spanning 7 distinct space groups.
What elements does SrBrF contain?
SrBrF contains Br, F, and Sr (3 elements).
Where does the data for SrBrF come from?
SrBrF data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct halide compound, SrBrF represents a specific structural archetype within its chemical family. It serves as a foundational example of how strontium, bromine, and fluorine can combine to form a stable, insulating lattice, setting a benchmark for the study of similar ternary halide systems.

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

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