CaTiF6

CaTiF6 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating fluoride compound composed of calcium, titanium, and fluorine.

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Crystal structure of CaTiF6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About CaTiF6

CaTiF6 is a stable inorganic fluoride compound characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating electronic nature. As a material that resides on the thermodynamic convex hull, it exhibits significant structural robustness, making it a subject of interest for fundamental solid-state research. Its composition of calcium, titanium, and fluorine suggests unique coordination environments that are critical for understanding complex fluoride chemistry. The material is well-documented in structural databases, reflecting its importance in the study of stable ionic lattices. Its insulating properties and chemical stability position it as a candidate for specialized applications where dielectric performance or structural integrity is required. Ongoing research into its diverse structural phases continues to provide insights into the behavior of transition metal fluorides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for CaTiF6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

4.58–4.71 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, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where CaTiF6 is used.

Solid-state researchDielectric material studiesFluoride chemistry investigations
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CaTiF6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is CaTiF6?

CaTiF6 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating fluoride compound composed of calcium, titanium, and fluorine.

More questions
What is CaTiF6 used for?
CaTiF6 is used in solid-state research, dielectric material studies, and fluoride chemistry investigations.
What is the band gap of CaTiF6?
CaTiF6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.58–4.71 eV across 7 reported structures.
Is CaTiF6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.71 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is CaTiF6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — CaTiF6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of CaTiF6 are known?
7 structures of CaTiF6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does CaTiF6 contain?
CaTiF6 contains Ca, F, and Ti (3 elements).
Where does the data for CaTiF6 come from?
CaTiF6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable fluoride, CaTiF6 represents a robust member of the broader family of complex transition metal fluorides. Unlike more reactive or metastable compounds in this class, its position on the convex hull indicates a high degree of stability, serving as a reliable benchmark for studying the structural evolution of fluoride-based insulating materials.

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

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