Bi4F28Kr4

Bi4F28Kr4 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing bismuth, fluorine, and krypton.

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Crystal structure of Bi4F28Kr4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Bi4F28Kr4

Bi4F28Kr4 is a complex inorganic compound composed of bismuth, fluorine, and krypton. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a well-defined structural arrangement in the solid state.

Exhibiting semiconducting electronic character, this material offers intriguing potential for specialized electronic applications. Its unique elemental combination distinguishes it as a subject of interest for researchers exploring exotic chemical bonding and electronic properties.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Bi4F28Kr4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.38 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

3
3 databases, 2 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bi4F28Kr4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Bi4F28Kr4?

Bi4F28Kr4 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing bismuth, fluorine, and krypton.

More questions
What is the band gap of Bi4F28Kr4?
Bi4F28Kr4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.38 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Bi4F28Kr4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.38 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Bi4F28Kr4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Bi4F28Kr4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Bi4F28Kr4 are known?
3 structures of Bi4F28Kr4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Bi4F28Kr4 contain?
Bi4F28Kr4 contains Bi, F, and Kr (3 elements).
Where does the data for Bi4F28Kr4 come from?
Bi4F28Kr4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a rare example of a compound incorporating krypton into a stable crystalline lattice, Bi4F28Kr4 occupies a highly specialized niche in materials science, standing out for its structural stability despite the typically inert nature of noble gases.

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

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