ZrBrN

ZrBrN is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting material composed of zirconium, bromine, and nitrogen.

BrNZr
Crystal structure of ZrBrN
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About ZrBrN

ZrBrN is a distinct inorganic compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a material that resides on the convex hull, it exhibits notable thermodynamic stability, making it a compelling subject for structural research and materials design.

Its existence across multiple reported structures suggests a versatile atomic arrangement that researchers continue to evaluate. This stability provides a foundation for investigating its potential in electronic and optoelectronic applications where reliable material performance is required.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

1.44–2.78 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

13
3 databases, 9 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where ZrBrN is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state electronicsMaterials science development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is ZrBrN?

ZrBrN is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting material composed of zirconium, bromine, and nitrogen.

More questions
What is ZrBrN used for?
ZrBrN is used in semiconductor research, solid-state electronics, and materials science development.
What is the band gap of ZrBrN?
ZrBrN has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.44–2.78 eV across 13 reported structures.
Is ZrBrN a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.78 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is ZrBrN thermodynamically stable?
Yes — ZrBrN sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of ZrBrN are known?
13 structures of ZrBrN are reported across 3 databases, spanning 9 distinct space groups.
What elements does ZrBrN contain?
ZrBrN contains Br, N, and Zr (3 elements).
Where does the data for ZrBrN come from?
ZrBrN data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic compound, ZrBrN occupies a specialized niche in materials science. Without direct structural siblings in this specific category, it serves as a primary reference point for studying the interplay between zirconium, bromine, and nitrogen in stable solid-state architectures.

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

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