F18Rb6Zn6

F18Rb6Zn6 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating fluoride compound composed of rubidium, zinc, and fluorine.

FRbZn
Crystal structure of F18Rb6Zn6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About F18Rb6Zn6

F18Rb6Zn6 is a complex fluoride compound characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating electronic profile. Its position on the convex hull indicates that it is a thermodynamically stable phase, making it a robust candidate for fundamental materials science investigations.

Given its status as a well-documented structure across multiple databases, this compound serves as a significant reference point for researchers studying zinc-based fluoride frameworks. Its insulating nature and stability suggest potential utility in specialized optical or dielectric applications where structural integrity is paramount.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for F18Rb6Zn6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

4.08 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

8
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where F18Rb6Zn6 is used.

Fundamental materials researchDielectric material studiesOptical materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about F18Rb6Zn6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is F18Rb6Zn6?

F18Rb6Zn6 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating fluoride compound composed of rubidium, zinc, and fluorine.

More questions
What is F18Rb6Zn6 used for?
F18Rb6Zn6 is used in fundamental materials research, dielectric material studies, and optical materials development.
What is the band gap of F18Rb6Zn6?
F18Rb6Zn6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.08 eV across 8 reported structures.
Is F18Rb6Zn6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.08 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is F18Rb6Zn6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — F18Rb6Zn6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of F18Rb6Zn6 are known?
8 structures of F18Rb6Zn6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does F18Rb6Zn6 contain?
F18Rb6Zn6 contains F, Rb, and Zn (3 elements).
Where does the data for F18Rb6Zn6 come from?
F18Rb6Zn6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable, wide-gap insulator, F18Rb6Zn6 represents a distinct structural arrangement within the broader landscape of complex fluoride materials, serving as a benchmark for stability in multi-component metal-fluoride systems.

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

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