Be6F24Li12

Be6F24Li12 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating fluoride compound characterized by its complex structural arrangements.

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Crystal structure of Be6F24Li12
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Be6F24Li12

Be6F24Li12 is a complex fluoride compound composed of beryllium, lithium, and fluorine. As a wide-band-gap insulator, it exhibits significant electronic stability, making it a subject of interest for researchers studying the fundamental properties of multi-component fluoride systems.

Its position on the thermodynamic convex hull confirms its inherent stability, suggesting a robust crystalline framework. With multiple reported structures across various databases, this compound serves as a key reference point for understanding the structural landscape of complex lithium-beryllium fluorides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Be6F24Li12, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

7.72 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

7
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Be6F24Li12 is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state electrolyte studiesFluoride-based optical material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Be6F24Li12, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Be6F24Li12?

Be6F24Li12 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating fluoride compound characterized by its complex structural arrangements.

More questions
What is Be6F24Li12 used for?
Be6F24Li12 is used in fundamental materials research, solid-state electrolyte studies, and fluoride-based optical material development.
What is the band gap of Be6F24Li12?
Be6F24Li12 has a DFT-computed band gap of 7.72 eV across 7 reported structures.
Is Be6F24Li12 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 7.72 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Be6F24Li12 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Be6F24Li12 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Be6F24Li12 are known?
7 structures of Be6F24Li12 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Be6F24Li12 contain?
Be6F24Li12 contains Be, F, and Li (3 elements).
Where does the data for Be6F24Li12 come from?
Be6F24Li12 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique member of the complex fluoride family, Be6F24Li12 represents a significant example of how light-element combinations can form thermodynamically favorable, insulating phases. While it occupies a specialized niche, it contributes to the broader understanding of structural complexity in fluoride-based materials science.

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

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