Cs2I6V2

Cs2I6V2 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing cesium, iodine, and vanadium.

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Crystal structure of Cs2I6V2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cs2I6V2

Cs2I6V2 is a complex inorganic compound composed of cesium, iodine, and vanadium. As a thermodynamically stable material situated on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within its chemical system, offering a reliable framework for studying solid-state interactions.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic character, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating electronic and optoelectronic properties. Its existence across multiple structural databases highlights its significance as a well-defined crystalline phase in materials science.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cs2I6V2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.60 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 Cs2I6V2 is used.

Solid-state electronic researchMaterials science characterizationFundamental crystallographic studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cs2I6V2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cs2I6V2?

Cs2I6V2 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing cesium, iodine, and vanadium.

More questions
What is Cs2I6V2 used for?
Cs2I6V2 is used in solid-state electronic research, materials science characterization, and fundamental crystallographic studies.
What is the band gap of Cs2I6V2?
Cs2I6V2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.60 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is Cs2I6V2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.60 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cs2I6V2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cs2I6V2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cs2I6V2 are known?
3 structures of Cs2I6V2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Cs2I6V2 contain?
Cs2I6V2 contains Cs, I, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cs2I6V2 come from?
Cs2I6V2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct inorganic phase, Cs2I6V2 serves as a foundational example of vanadium-iodide-based chemistry. While it currently stands as a unique entry in this specific compositional space, its stability and semiconducting nature provide a benchmark for future exploration of similar halide-based transition metal compounds.

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

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