Au2F8Na2

Au2F8Na2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting fluoride compound.

AuFNa
Crystal structure of Au2F8Na2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Au2F8Na2

Au2F8Na2 is a complex fluoride compound that exists as a thermodynamically stable phase on the convex hull. Its electronic character is defined as semiconducting, marking it as a material of interest for specialized solid-state applications where specific electronic properties are required.

Given its structural diversity across multiple databases, this compound represents a notable entry in the field of inorganic fluorides. Its stability suggests potential for synthesis and further characterization in experimental research environments.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Au2F8Na2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.13 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Au2F8Na2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Au2F8Na2?

Au2F8Na2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting fluoride compound.

More questions
What is the band gap of Au2F8Na2?
Au2F8Na2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.13 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Au2F8Na2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.13 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Au2F8Na2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Au2F8Na2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Au2F8Na2 are known?
3 structures of Au2F8Na2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Au2F8Na2 contain?
Au2F8Na2 contains Au, F, and Na (3 elements).
Where does the data for Au2F8Na2 come from?
Au2F8Na2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct inorganic fluoride, Au2F8Na2 occupies a unique position within the broader landscape of complex metal fluorides. While it lacks direct structural siblings in this specific classification, its presence on the convex hull distinguishes it as a robust material compared to metastable phases often encountered in similar chemical systems.

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

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