CoF6K3

CoF6K3 is a stable, semiconducting ternary fluoride compound utilized in fundamental materials research.

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Crystal structure of CoF6K3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About CoF6K3

CoF6K3 is a distinct inorganic fluoride compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable material residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within its chemical system, making it a subject of interest for fundamental solid-state research.

Its structural reliability is evidenced by multiple reports across major materials databases. By maintaining a stable configuration, this compound serves as a valuable reference point for understanding the coordination chemistry and electronic behavior of cobalt-based fluoride complexes.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for CoF6K3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.90 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 CoF6K3 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchFundamental materials characterization
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CoF6K3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is CoF6K3?

CoF6K3 is a stable, semiconducting ternary fluoride compound utilized in fundamental materials research.

More questions
What is CoF6K3 used for?
CoF6K3 is used in solid-state chemistry research and fundamental materials characterization.
What is the band gap of CoF6K3?
CoF6K3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.90 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is CoF6K3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.90 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is CoF6K3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — CoF6K3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of CoF6K3 are known?
3 structures of CoF6K3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does CoF6K3 contain?
CoF6K3 contains Co, F, and K (3 elements).
Where does the data for CoF6K3 come from?
CoF6K3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique fluoride phase, CoF6K3 occupies a specialized niche within inorganic chemistry. Unlike more common binary fluorides, this ternary compound demonstrates a stable structural framework that highlights the complex interplay between potassium and cobalt ions in a fluorine-rich lattice.

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

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