CaCr2F10

CaCr2F10 is a semiconducting fluoride compound that is considered a promising candidate for synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

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Crystal structure of CaCr2F10
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About CaCr2F10

CaCr2F10 is a complex fluoride compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. Its structural profile, supported by multiple entries across various materials databases, highlights it as a material of significant interest for researchers investigating novel inorganic frameworks.

As a near-hull material, it sits in a favorable thermodynamic position that suggests it is likely synthesizable under appropriate experimental conditions. This stability makes it a compelling candidate for further exploration in materials science research.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for CaCr2F10, aggregated across 5 databases.

Band Gap

2.41 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.010 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
4 DFT sources

Structures

7
5 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where CaCr2F10 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CaCr2F10, answered from cross-validated data.

What is CaCr2F10?

CaCr2F10 is a semiconducting fluoride compound that is considered a promising candidate for synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

More questions
What is CaCr2F10 used for?
CaCr2F10 is used in materials science research and solid-state chemistry exploration.
What is the band gap of CaCr2F10?
CaCr2F10 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.41 eV across 7 reported structures.
Is CaCr2F10 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.41 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is CaCr2F10 thermodynamically stable?
CaCr2F10 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.010 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of CaCr2F10 are known?
7 structures of CaCr2F10 are reported across 5 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does CaCr2F10 contain?
CaCr2F10 contains Ca, Cr, and F (3 elements).
Where does the data for CaCr2F10 come from?
CaCr2F10 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique fluoride phase, CaCr2F10 represents a distinct structural arrangement within the broader landscape of calcium-chromium fluorides, serving as a specialized subject for studies on semiconducting inorganic compounds.

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

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