Al4C4F20O12Sr8

Al4C4F20O12Sr8 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound composed of aluminum, carbon, fluorine, oxygen, and strontium.

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Crystal structure of Al4C4F20O12Sr8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Al4C4F20O12Sr8

Al4C4F20O12Sr8 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature and high thermodynamic stability. As a material situated on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

Its unique composition, incorporating aluminum, carbon, fluorine, oxygen, and strontium, suggests specialized utility in research areas requiring stable, wide-gap dielectric materials. The existence of multiple reported structures highlights its structural versatility within the solid-state landscape.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Al4C4F20O12Sr8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

5.41 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

3
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Al4C4F20O12Sr8 is used.

Advanced material researchDielectric studiesSolid-state chemistry modeling
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Al4C4F20O12Sr8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Al4C4F20O12Sr8?

Al4C4F20O12Sr8 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound composed of aluminum, carbon, fluorine, oxygen, and strontium.

More questions
What is Al4C4F20O12Sr8 used for?
Al4C4F20O12Sr8 is used in advanced material research, dielectric studies, and solid-state chemistry modeling.
What is the band gap of Al4C4F20O12Sr8?
Al4C4F20O12Sr8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 5.41 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Al4C4F20O12Sr8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 5.41 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Al4C4F20O12Sr8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Al4C4F20O12Sr8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Al4C4F20O12Sr8 are known?
3 structures of Al4C4F20O12Sr8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Al4C4F20O12Sr8 contain?
Al4C4F20O12Sr8 contains Al, C, F, O, and Sr (5 elements).
Where does the data for Al4C4F20O12Sr8 come from?
Al4C4F20O12Sr8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic phase, this compound serves as a distinct reference point for future studies into complex multi-element systems. Its stability profile positions it as a reliable candidate for further investigation into the fundamental physics of insulating materials with high structural complexity.

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

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