AlTl2F5

AlTl2F5 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating fluoride compound composed of aluminum, thallium, and fluorine.

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Crystal structure of AlTl2F5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About AlTl2F5

AlTl2F5 is a complex fluoride compound characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating electronic profile. As a material that resides on the thermodynamic convex hull, it exhibits significant structural stability, making it a subject of interest for fundamental solid-state research.

With multiple reported structural variations across major databases, this compound represents a well-documented inorganic phase. Its unique composition of aluminum, thallium, and fluorine suggests a distinct crystalline arrangement that contributes to its stable nature in ambient conditions.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for AlTl2F5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

4.04–4.22 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

15
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where AlTl2F5 is used.

Solid-state researchFundamental materials scienceCrystallographic studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AlTl2F5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is AlTl2F5?

AlTl2F5 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating fluoride compound composed of aluminum, thallium, and fluorine.

More questions
What is AlTl2F5 used for?
AlTl2F5 is used in solid-state research, fundamental materials science, and crystallographic studies.
What is the band gap of AlTl2F5?
AlTl2F5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.04–4.22 eV across 15 reported structures.
Is AlTl2F5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.22 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is AlTl2F5 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — AlTl2F5 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of AlTl2F5 are known?
15 structures of AlTl2F5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does AlTl2F5 contain?
AlTl2F5 contains Al, F, and Tl (3 elements).
Where does the data for AlTl2F5 come from?
AlTl2F5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct inorganic fluoride, AlTl2F5 occupies a specific niche in solid-state chemistry. While it shares the general insulating characteristics common to many metal-fluoride systems, its specific stoichiometry and thermodynamic stability distinguish it as a unique phase within the broader landscape of complex halide materials.

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

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