Cu2F12Sr4

Cu2F12Sr4 is a semiconducting copper strontium fluoride compound that is considered a viable candidate for synthesis.

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Crystal structure of Cu2F12Sr4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cu2F12Sr4

Cu2F12Sr4 is a complex fluoride compound featuring copper and strontium. As a semiconducting material, it represents a specialized inorganic phase that bridges the properties of transition metal halides and alkaline earth fluorides.

Its status as a near-hull material suggests it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis. With multiple reported structures across databases, it serves as an intriguing subject for researchers investigating the interplay of electronic states in multi-element fluoride systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cu2F12Sr4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.02–1.09 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.002 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Cu2F12Sr4 is used.

Solid-state researchFundamental materials scienceElectronic property investigation
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cu2F12Sr4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cu2F12Sr4?

Cu2F12Sr4 is a semiconducting copper strontium fluoride compound that is considered a viable candidate for synthesis.

More questions
What is Cu2F12Sr4 used for?
Cu2F12Sr4 is used in solid-state research, fundamental materials science, and electronic property investigation.
What is the band gap of Cu2F12Sr4?
Cu2F12Sr4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.02–1.09 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Cu2F12Sr4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.09 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cu2F12Sr4 thermodynamically stable?
Cu2F12Sr4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.002 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Cu2F12Sr4 are known?
4 structures of Cu2F12Sr4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cu2F12Sr4 contain?
Cu2F12Sr4 contains Cu, F, and Sr (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cu2F12Sr4 come from?
Cu2F12Sr4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique fluoride phase, Cu2F12Sr4 occupies a distinct niche in inorganic materials science. While many simple fluorides are insulating, its semiconducting character highlights its potential for specialized electronic applications where complex ionic arrangements are required.

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

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