C12F8I4

C12F8I4 is a semiconducting, metastable organic compound containing carbon, fluorine, and iodine atoms.

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Crystal structure of C12F8I4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About C12F8I4

C12F8I4 is a complex organic molecule incorporating carbon, fluorine, and iodine. As a semiconducting material, it represents a specialized chemical structure that bridges the gap between traditional organic chemistry and functional electronic materials.

Due to its position above the thermodynamic hull, the compound is considered metastable, which presents unique challenges and opportunities for synthesis and structural characterization. Its composition suggests potential utility in fields requiring precise molecular electronic tuning.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for C12F8I4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.73 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.256 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
1 DFT source

Structures

4
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where C12F8I4 is used.

Molecular electronics researchOrganic semiconductor developmentChemical synthesis studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about C12F8I4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is C12F8I4?

C12F8I4 is a semiconducting, metastable organic compound containing carbon, fluorine, and iodine atoms.

More questions
What is C12F8I4 used for?
C12F8I4 is used in molecular electronics research, organic semiconductor development, and chemical synthesis studies.
What is the band gap of C12F8I4?
C12F8I4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.73 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is C12F8I4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.73 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is C12F8I4 thermodynamically stable?
C12F8I4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.256 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of C12F8I4 are known?
4 structures of C12F8I4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does C12F8I4 contain?
C12F8I4 contains C, F, and I (3 elements).
Where does the data for C12F8I4 come from?
C12F8I4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a highly specialized organic structure, C12F8I4 occupies a unique niche in materials science research. Unlike more common, thermodynamically stable organic semiconductors, this compound serves as a subject of investigation for researchers exploring the limits of molecular stability and electronic performance in halogenated systems.

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

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