AsC2S3NF8

AsC2S3NF8 is a complex, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of arsenic, carbon, sulfur, nitrogen, and fluorine.

AsCFNS
Crystal structure of AsC2S3NF8 (triclinic, P-1 (No. 2))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About AsC2S3NF8

AsC2S3NF8 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. Its composition, which integrates a diverse array of elements including arsenic and fluorine, places it within a specialized category of materials that are subject to ongoing structural investigation. Due to its position above the thermodynamic hull, it is considered a metastable phase that requires precise conditions for synthesis and characterization.

This material is of interest to researchers exploring the frontiers of synthetic inorganic chemistry and electronic property tuning. Its structural complexity and the presence of multiple electronegative elements suggest potential utility in niche chemical applications where specific electronic or reactive properties are required, though it remains a subject of fundamental research rather than widespread industrial deployment.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for AsC2S3NF8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.26 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.237 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
1 DFT source

Structures

3
3 databases, 2 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for AsC2S3NF8, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
P-1 (No. 2)triclinic0.260.2373-5.3642.49
No. 0unknown1.37
P-1 (No. 2)
Uses

Applications

Where AsC2S3NF8 is used.

Fundamental materials researchExploratory chemical synthesis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AsC2S3NF8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is AsC2S3NF8?

AsC2S3NF8 is a complex, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of arsenic, carbon, sulfur, nitrogen, and fluorine.

More questions
What is AsC2S3NF8 used for?
AsC2S3NF8 is used in fundamental materials research and exploratory chemical synthesis.
What is the band gap of AsC2S3NF8?
AsC2S3NF8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.26 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is AsC2S3NF8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.26 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is AsC2S3NF8 thermodynamically stable?
AsC2S3NF8 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.237 eV/atom (above hull).
What is the crystal structure of AsC2S3NF8?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of AsC2S3NF8 is triclinic symmetry, space group P-1 (No. 2).
What is the density of AsC2S3NF8?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of AsC2S3NF8 is 2.49 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of AsC2S3NF8 are known?
3 structures of AsC2S3NF8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does AsC2S3NF8 contain?
AsC2S3NF8 contains As, C, F, N, and S (5 elements).
Where does the data for AsC2S3NF8 come from?
AsC2S3NF8 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, cod, jarvis.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique chemical entity, AsC2S3NF8 represents an unconventional combination of elements that distinguishes it from more traditional inorganic semiconductors. As a standalone entry in its class, it serves as a critical data point for understanding the limits of structural stability in complex, multi-element systems.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • cod — Data from the Crystallography Open Database. Cite: Grazulis et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 40, D420 (2012).
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).

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