Cl12Cs6La2

Cl12Cs6La2 is a wide-band-gap insulating halide compound that is considered thermodynamically stable and a candidate for experimental synthesis.

ClCsLa
Crystal structure of Cl12Cs6La2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cl12Cs6La2

Cl12Cs6La2 is a complex halide material characterized by its insulating electronic structure. As a wide-band-gap compound, it exhibits distinct dielectric properties that are of interest for specialized optical or electronic applications where high-energy transparency is required.

This material is classified as near-hull, indicating that it is thermodynamically stable enough to be considered a viable target for experimental synthesis. Its structural configuration suggests a well-defined lattice arrangement, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating rare-earth halide systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cl12Cs6La2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

4.58–4.72 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.004 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

3
2 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Cl12Cs6La2 is used.

Optical materials researchSolid-state chemistry studiesDielectric material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cl12Cs6La2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cl12Cs6La2?

Cl12Cs6La2 is a wide-band-gap insulating halide compound that is considered thermodynamically stable and a candidate for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is Cl12Cs6La2 used for?
Cl12Cs6La2 is used in optical materials research, solid-state chemistry studies, and dielectric material development.
What is the band gap of Cl12Cs6La2?
Cl12Cs6La2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.58–4.72 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Cl12Cs6La2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.72 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Cl12Cs6La2 thermodynamically stable?
Cl12Cs6La2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.004 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Cl12Cs6La2 are known?
3 structures of Cl12Cs6La2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cl12Cs6La2 contain?
Cl12Cs6La2 contains Cl, Cs, and La (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cl12Cs6La2 come from?
Cl12Cs6La2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique halide complex, Cl12Cs6La2 occupies a specific niche within inorganic chemistry. While many halide structures are simple salts, this compound represents a more complex stoichiometry that highlights the versatility of lanthanum and cesium in forming stable, insulating frameworks.

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

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