Cl16Re4S4Te4

Cl16Re4S4Te4 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing rhenium, sulfur, tellurium, and chlorine.

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Crystal structure of Cl16Re4S4Te4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cl16Re4S4Te4

Cl16Re4S4Te4 is a complex inorganic compound composed of chlorine, rhenium, sulfur, and tellurium. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a well-defined structural arrangement that suggests robust chemical potential for specialized applications.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic character, positioning it as a candidate for investigation in electronic and optoelectronic research. Its structural diversity, evidenced by multiple reported configurations, highlights its significance in the study of complex chalcogenide-halide systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cl16Re4S4Te4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.33 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Cl16Re4S4Te4 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistryMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cl16Re4S4Te4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cl16Re4S4Te4?

Cl16Re4S4Te4 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound containing rhenium, sulfur, tellurium, and chlorine.

More questions
What is Cl16Re4S4Te4 used for?
Cl16Re4S4Te4 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of Cl16Re4S4Te4?
Cl16Re4S4Te4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.33 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Cl16Re4S4Te4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.33 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cl16Re4S4Te4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cl16Re4S4Te4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cl16Re4S4Te4 are known?
3 structures of Cl16Re4S4Te4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Cl16Re4S4Te4 contain?
Cl16Re4S4Te4 contains Cl, Re, S, and Te (4 elements).
Where does the data for Cl16Re4S4Te4 come from?
Cl16Re4S4Te4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic phase, Cl16Re4S4Te4 functions as a distinct structural entity within the broader landscape of rhenium-based chalcogenide-halides, serving as a benchmark for stability and electronic behavior in multi-anionic systems.

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

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