F28In8K4

F28In8K4 is a stable, insulating fluoride compound composed of indium and potassium.

FInK
Crystal structure of F28In8K4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About F28In8K4

F28In8K4 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 material, making it a significant subject for structural analysis within its chemical family.

Due to its distinct composition, this material is primarily studied for its structural integrity and fundamental electronic properties. It serves as a valuable reference point for researchers investigating the stability and behavior of multi-component indium-potassium fluoride systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for F28In8K4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.66–4.76 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 F28In8K4 is used.

Fundamental materials researchStructural crystallography studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about F28In8K4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is F28In8K4?

F28In8K4 is a stable, insulating fluoride compound composed of indium and potassium.

More questions
What is F28In8K4 used for?
F28In8K4 is used in fundamental materials research and structural crystallography studies.
What is the band gap of F28In8K4?
F28In8K4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.66–4.76 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is F28In8K4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.76 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is F28In8K4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — F28In8K4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of F28In8K4 are known?
4 structures of F28In8K4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does F28In8K4 contain?
F28In8K4 contains F, In, and K (3 elements).
Where does the data for F28In8K4 come from?
F28In8K4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable member of its class, F28In8K4 represents a robust structural configuration that provides a baseline for understanding how indium and potassium interact within a fluoride framework. It serves as a foundational example for exploring the electronic and physical characteristics of this specific stoichiometry.

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

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