Cl7Cs3Mg2

Cl7Cs3Mg2 is a ternary insulating halide compound that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized for further material science research.

ClCsMg
Crystal structure of Cl7Cs3Mg2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cl7Cs3Mg2

Cl7Cs3Mg2 is a complex halide compound characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating electronic structure. Its composition suggests a highly ionic nature, typical of ternary metal halides that exhibit distinct structural arrangements based on the coordination of magnesium and cesium ions within the chlorine lattice.

The material is considered to be near-hull in terms of thermodynamic stability, indicating that it is a likely candidate for successful laboratory synthesis. Given the limited data available, it represents an intriguing subject for researchers investigating the phase space of alkali-alkaline earth metal halides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cl7Cs3Mg2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

4.38 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.024 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Cl7Cs3Mg2 is used.

Solid-state electrolyte researchFundamental halide structural studiesOptical material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cl7Cs3Mg2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cl7Cs3Mg2?

Cl7Cs3Mg2 is a ternary insulating halide compound that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized for further material science research.

More questions
What is Cl7Cs3Mg2 used for?
Cl7Cs3Mg2 is used in solid-state electrolyte research, fundamental halide structural studies, and optical material development.
What is the band gap of Cl7Cs3Mg2?
Cl7Cs3Mg2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.38 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Cl7Cs3Mg2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.38 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Cl7Cs3Mg2 thermodynamically stable?
Cl7Cs3Mg2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.024 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Cl7Cs3Mg2 are known?
3 structures of Cl7Cs3Mg2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Cl7Cs3Mg2 contain?
Cl7Cs3Mg2 contains Cl, Cs, and Mg (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cl7Cs3Mg2 come from?
Cl7Cs3Mg2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a member of the ternary halide family, Cl7Cs3Mg2 occupies a unique position in the structural landscape of insulating salts. While its specific properties are still being characterized, it serves as a representative example of how complex stoichiometry can influence the stability and electronic behavior of insulating halide frameworks.

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

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