AlTlF4
AlTlF4 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound composed of aluminum, thallium, and fluorine.
About AlTlF4
AlTlF4 is a distinct fluoride compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature and wide band gap. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration within its chemical system.
This material is notable for its structural diversity, supported by multiple reported crystalline forms across major databases. Its stability and electronic properties make it a subject of interest for fundamental research into complex metal-fluoride systems.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for AlTlF4, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about AlTlF4, answered from cross-validated data.
What is AlTlF4?
AlTlF4 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound composed of aluminum, thallium, and fluorine.
What is the band gap of AlTlF4?
Is AlTlF4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is AlTlF4 thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of AlTlF4 are known?
What elements does AlTlF4 contain?
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How It Compares
As a unique member of its chemical family, AlTlF4 serves as a benchmark for stability and structural complexity in aluminum-thallium-fluoride systems, providing a stable reference point for exploring the broader landscape of insulating fluoride materials.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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