Ba8F56Mg16Sr4

Ba8F56Mg16Sr4 is a complex, insulating fluoride compound containing barium, magnesium, and strontium that is theoretically predicted to be synthesizable.

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Crystal structure of Ba8F56Mg16Sr4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ba8F56Mg16Sr4

Ba8F56Mg16Sr4 is a complex fluoride material composed of barium, strontium, and magnesium. As a wide-gap insulator, it exhibits the characteristic electronic properties of stable fluoride frameworks, making it a subject of interest for researchers exploring new dielectric or optical host materials.

Because it is identified as a near-hull phase, this compound is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis. Its structural complexity suggests potential utility in specialized solid-state applications where precise control over ionic coordination and electronic insulation is required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ba8F56Mg16Sr4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

6.61 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.003 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Ba8F56Mg16Sr4 is used.

Optical materials researchDielectric studiesSolid-state chemistry
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ba8F56Mg16Sr4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ba8F56Mg16Sr4?

Ba8F56Mg16Sr4 is a complex, insulating fluoride compound containing barium, magnesium, and strontium that is theoretically predicted to be synthesizable.

More questions
What is Ba8F56Mg16Sr4 used for?
Ba8F56Mg16Sr4 is used in optical materials research, dielectric studies, and solid-state chemistry.
What is the band gap of Ba8F56Mg16Sr4?
Ba8F56Mg16Sr4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 6.61 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Ba8F56Mg16Sr4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 6.61 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Ba8F56Mg16Sr4 thermodynamically stable?
Ba8F56Mg16Sr4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.003 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Ba8F56Mg16Sr4 are known?
3 structures of Ba8F56Mg16Sr4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Ba8F56Mg16Sr4 contain?
Ba8F56Mg16Sr4 contains Ba, F, Mg, and Sr (4 elements).
Where does the data for Ba8F56Mg16Sr4 come from?
Ba8F56Mg16Sr4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique multi-cation fluoride, this compound represents a specialized niche in inorganic chemistry, serving as a structural archetype for complex alkaline-earth fluoride systems that balance multiple metal sites within a single lattice.

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

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