Ag4B4F16
Ag4B4F16 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-gap insulating compound composed of silver, boron, and fluorine.
About Ag4B4F16
Ag4B4F16 is a complex fluoride compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature and high thermodynamic stability. As a member of the silver-boron-fluorine system, it occupies a position on the convex hull, indicating robust structural integrity under standard conditions.
This material is of interest for fundamental research into inorganic fluoride frameworks. Its wide-gap electronic character suggests potential utility in specialized optical or dielectric applications where insulating properties are paramount.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Ag4B4F16, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where Ag4B4F16 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ag4B4F16, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Ag4B4F16?
Ag4B4F16 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-gap insulating compound composed of silver, boron, and fluorine.
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How It Compares
As a unique inorganic fluoride, Ag4B4F16 represents a distinct structural arrangement within its chemical system. While it currently stands as a singular entry in this classification context, its stability profile distinguishes it as a reliable candidate for further investigation into the properties of silver-based complex fluorides.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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