B4Bi4Cd4F40

B4Bi4Cd4F40 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of boron, bismuth, cadmium, and fluorine.

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Crystal structure of B4Bi4Cd4F40
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About B4Bi4Cd4F40

B4Bi4Cd4F40 is a complex inorganic compound that occupies a stable position on the convex hull, indicating significant thermodynamic robustness. Its electronic character as a semiconductor suggests it may possess useful charge-transport properties for specialized material applications.

Given its structural complexity and the presence of multiple heavy elements alongside boron and fluorine, this material represents an intriguing subject for solid-state research. It remains a focused area of study for understanding how intricate atomic arrangements influence electronic behavior in multi-component systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for B4Bi4Cd4F40, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.03 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where B4Bi4Cd4F40 is used.

Solid-state researchSemiconductor material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about B4Bi4Cd4F40, answered from cross-validated data.

What is B4Bi4Cd4F40?

B4Bi4Cd4F40 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of boron, bismuth, cadmium, and fluorine.

More questions
What is B4Bi4Cd4F40 used for?
B4Bi4Cd4F40 is used in solid-state research and semiconductor material development.
What is the band gap of B4Bi4Cd4F40?
B4Bi4Cd4F40 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.03 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is B4Bi4Cd4F40 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.03 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is B4Bi4Cd4F40 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — B4Bi4Cd4F40 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of B4Bi4Cd4F40 are known?
4 structures of B4Bi4Cd4F40 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does B4Bi4Cd4F40 contain?
B4Bi4Cd4F40 contains B, Bi, Cd, and F (4 elements).
Where does the data for B4Bi4Cd4F40 come from?
B4Bi4Cd4F40 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique multi-element compound, B4Bi4Cd4F40 serves as a distinct example of structural complexity within its chemical space, providing a benchmark for stability and electronic performance in systems containing bismuth, cadmium, boron, and fluorine.

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

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