B14Fe6I2O26

B14Fe6I2O26 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound composed of boron, iron, iodine, and oxygen.

BFeIO
Crystal structure of B14Fe6I2O26 (trigonal, R3c (No. 161))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About B14Fe6I2O26

B14Fe6I2O26 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 structural arrangement of boron, iron, iodine, and oxygen atoms. Its unique composition suggests potential utility in specialized chemical or electronic applications where stable, wide-gap materials are required. The existence of multiple reported structures highlights its structural versatility and interest within the broader research community. Further investigation into its atomic configuration may reveal specific functional properties suitable for advanced technological integration.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for B14Fe6I2O26, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.90–3.40 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

6
3 databases, 4 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for B14Fe6I2O26, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
R3c (No. 161)trigonal3.000.0000-8.2114.19
F-43c (No. 219)cubic2.900.0189-8.1924.09
R3c (No. 161)trigonal3.400.1381-8.0733.93
Pca21 (No. 29)orthorhombic3.270.4245-7.7864.04
F-43c (No. 219)
No. 0unknown1.05
Uses

Applications

Where B14Fe6I2O26 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about B14Fe6I2O26, answered from cross-validated data.

What is B14Fe6I2O26?

B14Fe6I2O26 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound composed of boron, iron, iodine, and oxygen.

More questions
What is B14Fe6I2O26 used for?
B14Fe6I2O26 is used in materials science research and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of B14Fe6I2O26?
B14Fe6I2O26 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.90–3.40 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is B14Fe6I2O26 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.40 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is B14Fe6I2O26 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — B14Fe6I2O26 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of B14Fe6I2O26?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of B14Fe6I2O26 is trigonal symmetry, space group R3c (No. 161).
What is the density of B14Fe6I2O26?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of B14Fe6I2O26 is 4.19 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of B14Fe6I2O26 are known?
6 structures of B14Fe6I2O26 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does B14Fe6I2O26 contain?
B14Fe6I2O26 contains B, Fe, I, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for B14Fe6I2O26 come from?
B14Fe6I2O26 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, aflow, cod.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic compound, B14Fe6I2O26 occupies a distinct niche in materials science. While it currently stands as a singular entity in this context, its thermodynamic stability and insulating character position it as a foundational reference point for future studies into complex borate-iodide-oxide systems.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • aflow — Data from AFLOW. Cite: Curtarolo et al., Comp. Mater. Sci. 58, 218 (2012).
  • cod — Data from the Crystallography Open Database. Cite: Grazulis et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 40, D420 (2012).

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