F10H4N2Te2

F10H4N2Te2 is a semiconducting, metastable hydrogen storage hydride characterized by its complex elemental composition.

Crystal structure of F10H4N2Te2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About F10H4N2Te2

F10H4N2Te2 is a complex hydrogen-bearing compound categorized within the class of hydrogen storage hydrides. Featuring a semiconducting electronic character, this material represents a specialized area of study for researchers investigating novel chemical frameworks for potential gas containment or reactive applications. Its existence in multiple structural configurations highlights the intricate bonding possibilities within this specific elemental combination. Given its thermodynamic position above the hull, this compound is considered metastable, suggesting that its synthesis and characterization remain a significant challenge in materials science. It serves as a unique case study for understanding the stability limits of complex hydride systems in the broader context of hydrogen storage technology.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for F10H4N2Te2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.72 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.221 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
1 DFT source

Structures

3
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where F10H4N2Te2 is used.

Fundamental materials researchHydrogen storage studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about F10H4N2Te2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is F10H4N2Te2?

F10H4N2Te2 is a semiconducting, metastable hydrogen storage hydride characterized by its complex elemental composition.

More questions
What is F10H4N2Te2 used for?
F10H4N2Te2 is used in fundamental materials research and hydrogen storage studies.
What is the band gap of F10H4N2Te2?
F10H4N2Te2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.72 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is F10H4N2Te2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.72 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is F10H4N2Te2 thermodynamically stable?
F10H4N2Te2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.221 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of F10H4N2Te2 are known?
3 structures of F10H4N2Te2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does F10H4N2Te2 contain?
F10H4N2Te2 contains F, H, N, and Te (4 elements).
Where does the data for F10H4N2Te2 come from?
F10H4N2Te2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the hydrogen storage hydrides class.

Unlike standard, highly stable industrial hydrides such as MgH2 or LiH, which are widely utilized for their robust hydrogen-release properties, F10H4N2Te2 occupies a more precarious thermodynamic state. While simpler siblings like H3N or AlH3 are extensively characterized for their storage efficiency, this compound represents a more exotic and less stable member of the hydride family, reflecting the diverse structural complexity found in modern synthetic inorganic chemistry.

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Related Compounds

Other Hydrogen Storage Hydrides in the database.

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

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