Al2F14Na4Zn2

Al2F14Na4Zn2 is a wide-band-gap insulating fluoride compound that is likely synthesizable due to its near-hull thermodynamic stability.

AlFNaZn
Crystal structure of Al2F14Na4Zn2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Al2F14Na4Zn2

Al2F14Na4Zn2 is a complex fluoride compound characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating electronic profile. Its structural arrangement, supported by multiple database entries, suggests a stable configuration that is likely accessible through standard synthetic routes.

As a near-hull material, it represents a promising candidate for researchers investigating novel inorganic fluoride frameworks. Its insulating nature makes it a subject of interest for applications requiring dielectric properties or specific chemical stability in complex ionic environments.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Al2F14Na4Zn2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

4.82 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.003 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Al2F14Na4Zn2 is used.

Dielectric materials researchSolid-state electrolyte studiesInorganic fluoride framework development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Al2F14Na4Zn2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Al2F14Na4Zn2?

Al2F14Na4Zn2 is a wide-band-gap insulating fluoride compound that is likely synthesizable due to its near-hull thermodynamic stability.

More questions
What is Al2F14Na4Zn2 used for?
Al2F14Na4Zn2 is used in dielectric materials research, solid-state electrolyte studies, and inorganic fluoride framework development.
What is the band gap of Al2F14Na4Zn2?
Al2F14Na4Zn2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.82 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Al2F14Na4Zn2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.82 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Al2F14Na4Zn2 thermodynamically stable?
Al2F14Na4Zn2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.003 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Al2F14Na4Zn2 are known?
3 structures of Al2F14Na4Zn2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Al2F14Na4Zn2 contain?
Al2F14Na4Zn2 contains Al, F, Na, and Zn (4 elements).
Where does the data for Al2F14Na4Zn2 come from?
Al2F14Na4Zn2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic fluoride, this compound serves as a distinct example of how aluminum, sodium, and zinc can coordinate within a complex lattice to achieve thermodynamic stability. While it lacks direct structural siblings in this specific classification, it stands as a representative of the broader class of multi-component fluoride insulators that are increasingly relevant for advanced materials design.

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

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