F16O20Tc8

F16O20Tc8 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing technetium, oxygen, and fluorine.

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Crystal structure of F16O20Tc8 (monoclinic, P21/c (No. 14))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About F16O20Tc8

F16O20Tc8 is a complex inorganic compound featuring a precise arrangement of fluorine, oxygen, and technetium atoms. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration within its chemical system.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic characteristics, making it a subject of interest for researchers exploring the electronic properties of technetium-based oxides and halides. Its existence across multiple structural configurations underscores its significance in fundamental materials science research.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for F16O20Tc8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.88 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

3
3 databases, 2 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for F16O20Tc8, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
P21/c (No. 14)monoclinic1.880.0000-6.8973.69
P21/c (No. 14)
No. 0unknown0.92
Uses

Applications

Where F16O20Tc8 is used.

Fundamental materials science researchElectronic property characterization
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about F16O20Tc8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is F16O20Tc8?

F16O20Tc8 is a stable, semiconducting inorganic compound containing technetium, oxygen, and fluorine.

More questions
What is F16O20Tc8 used for?
F16O20Tc8 is used in fundamental materials science research and electronic property characterization.
What is the band gap of F16O20Tc8?
F16O20Tc8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.88 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is F16O20Tc8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.88 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is F16O20Tc8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — F16O20Tc8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of F16O20Tc8?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of F16O20Tc8 is monoclinic symmetry, space group P21/c (No. 14).
What is the density of F16O20Tc8?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of F16O20Tc8 is 3.69 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of F16O20Tc8 are known?
3 structures of F16O20Tc8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does F16O20Tc8 contain?
F16O20Tc8 contains F, O, and Tc (3 elements).
Where does the data for F16O20Tc8 come from?
F16O20Tc8 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, aflow, cod.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique member of its chemical system, F16O20Tc8 serves as a key reference point for understanding the interplay between technetium and electronegative ligands. It occupies a distinct position in the landscape of stable compounds, providing a baseline for future investigations into similar multi-anion technetium frameworks.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • aflow — Data from AFLOW. Cite: Curtarolo et al., Comp. Mater. Sci. 58, 218 (2012).
  • cod — Data from the Crystallography Open Database. Cite: Grazulis et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 40, D420 (2012).

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