F12Ge2Li4

F12Ge2Li4 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating fluoride compound composed of lithium, germanium, and fluorine.

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Crystal structure of F12Ge2Li4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About F12Ge2Li4

F12Ge2Li4 is a complex fluoride compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of lithium, germanium, and fluorine atoms that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions.

This material is of significant interest in solid-state chemistry due to its distinct stoichiometric arrangement. Its stability suggests potential utility in advanced electrochemical environments where insulating properties and structural reliability are paramount for long-term performance.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for F12Ge2Li4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

5.74–6.05 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where F12Ge2Li4 is used.

Solid-state electrolyte researchAdvanced insulating material developmentMaterials science structural benchmarking
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about F12Ge2Li4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is F12Ge2Li4?

F12Ge2Li4 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating fluoride compound composed of lithium, germanium, and fluorine.

More questions
What is F12Ge2Li4 used for?
F12Ge2Li4 is used in solid-state electrolyte research, advanced insulating material development, and materials science structural benchmarking.
What is the band gap of F12Ge2Li4?
F12Ge2Li4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 5.74–6.05 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is F12Ge2Li4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 6.05 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is F12Ge2Li4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — F12Ge2Li4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of F12Ge2Li4 are known?
4 structures of F12Ge2Li4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does F12Ge2Li4 contain?
F12Ge2Li4 contains F, Ge, and Li (3 elements).
Where does the data for F12Ge2Li4 come from?
F12Ge2Li4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique fluoride phase, F12Ge2Li4 serves as a foundational example of stable lithium-germanium-fluorine chemistry. It occupies a specialized niche in materials science, providing a benchmark for structural stability that informs the development of future high-performance insulating materials.

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

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