F12Hg8O2

F12Hg8O2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of mercury, fluorine, and oxygen.

FHgO
Crystal structure of F12Hg8O2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About F12Hg8O2

F12Hg8O2 is a distinct inorganic compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of mercury, fluorine, and oxygen atoms that has been identified across multiple structural databases. Its stability suggests a well-defined crystalline arrangement that is of significant interest for fundamental materials science studies. This compound serves as a valuable case study for understanding the interplay between heavy metal cations and electronegative anions in complex lattice structures. By maintaining structural integrity under standard conditions, it provides a reliable platform for investigating the electronic behavior of mercury-based oxyfluorides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for F12Hg8O2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.20 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
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about F12Hg8O2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is F12Hg8O2?

F12Hg8O2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound composed of mercury, fluorine, and oxygen.

More questions
What is the band gap of F12Hg8O2?
F12Hg8O2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.20 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is F12Hg8O2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.20 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is F12Hg8O2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — F12Hg8O2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of F12Hg8O2 are known?
3 structures of F12Hg8O2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does F12Hg8O2 contain?
F12Hg8O2 contains F, Hg, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for F12Hg8O2 come from?
F12Hg8O2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique entry in the current materials landscape, F12Hg8O2 stands as a specialized representative of mercury-based oxyfluoride chemistry, offering a stable semiconducting profile that distinguishes it from more common or volatile mercury compounds.

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

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