Cl6NaNb

Cl6NaNb is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting chloride compound with multiple known structural arrangements.

ClNaNb
Crystal structure of Cl6NaNb
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cl6NaNb

Cl6NaNb is a complex chloride compound that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. As a thermodynamically stable material located on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within its chemical system, making it a subject of interest for fundamental materials research.

Its structural diversity is evidenced by multiple reported configurations across major databases. This stability and electronic profile suggest potential utility in specialized solid-state applications where controlled charge transport and structural integrity are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cl6NaNb, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.22 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Cl6NaNb is used.

Solid-state electronics researchFundamental materials scienceHalide-based semiconductor development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cl6NaNb, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cl6NaNb?

Cl6NaNb is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting chloride compound with multiple known structural arrangements.

More questions
What is Cl6NaNb used for?
Cl6NaNb is used in solid-state electronics research, fundamental materials science, and halide-based semiconductor development.
What is the band gap of Cl6NaNb?
Cl6NaNb has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.22 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Cl6NaNb a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.22 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cl6NaNb thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cl6NaNb sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cl6NaNb are known?
4 structures of Cl6NaNb are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Cl6NaNb contain?
Cl6NaNb contains Cl, Na, and Nb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cl6NaNb come from?
Cl6NaNb data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct inorganic chloride, Cl6NaNb occupies a unique position in its chemical space. While it does not share its immediate class with other specific compounds in this context, its status as a stable semiconducting phase distinguishes it as a reliable candidate for further experimental investigation into halide-based electronic materials.

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

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