F12Na4Nb2

F12Na4Nb2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting inorganic fluoride compound.

FNaNb
Crystal structure of F12Na4Nb2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About F12Na4Nb2

F12Na4Nb2 is a complex fluoride compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement of sodium, niobium, and fluorine atoms.

This material is of significant interest for researchers studying inorganic fluorides with semiconducting properties. Its stability suggests potential for integration into specialized electronic or optical applications where consistent material behavior is required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for F12Na4Nb2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.30 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 F12Na4Nb2 is used.

Materials science researchSemiconductor developmentSolid-state chemistry
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about F12Na4Nb2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is F12Na4Nb2?

F12Na4Nb2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting inorganic fluoride compound.

More questions
What is F12Na4Nb2 used for?
F12Na4Nb2 is used in materials science research, semiconductor development, and solid-state chemistry.
What is the band gap of F12Na4Nb2?
F12Na4Nb2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.30 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is F12Na4Nb2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.30 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is F12Na4Nb2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — F12Na4Nb2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of F12Na4Nb2 are known?
3 structures of F12Na4Nb2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does F12Na4Nb2 contain?
F12Na4Nb2 contains F, Na, and Nb (3 elements).
Where does the data for F12Na4Nb2 come from?
F12Na4Nb2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic fluoride, F12Na4Nb2 occupies a distinct position in materials research. While it lacks direct structural siblings in this specific dataset, its status as a stable semiconducting phase highlights its importance as a benchmark for understanding the electronic properties of complex niobium-based fluorides.

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

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