F28Sb4Xe2

F28Sb4Xe2 is a semiconducting xenon-antimony fluoride compound that is considered a viable target for laboratory synthesis.

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Crystal structure of F28Sb4Xe2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About F28Sb4Xe2

F28Sb4Xe2 is a complex inorganic compound composed of xenon, antimony, and fluorine. As a semiconducting material that sits near the thermodynamic stability hull, it represents a significant target for synthetic chemistry research into noble gas derivatives. Its electronic properties suggest potential utility in specialized chemical sensing or as a precursor in high-energy material synthesis. The structural diversity observed in reported databases highlights its complex bonding environment, which is characteristic of heavy-element fluoride networks. By balancing the inert nature of xenon with the reactive potential of antimony fluorides, this compound offers a unique platform for studying unconventional oxidation states and coordination geometries.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for F28Sb4Xe2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.98 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.003 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

5
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where F28Sb4Xe2 is used.

Chemical sensingPrecursor for high-energy material synthesisFundamental solid-state research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about F28Sb4Xe2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is F28Sb4Xe2?

F28Sb4Xe2 is a semiconducting xenon-antimony fluoride compound that is considered a viable target for laboratory synthesis.

More questions
What is F28Sb4Xe2 used for?
F28Sb4Xe2 is used in chemical sensing, precursor for high-energy material synthesis, and fundamental solid-state research.
What is the band gap of F28Sb4Xe2?
F28Sb4Xe2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.98 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is F28Sb4Xe2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.98 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is F28Sb4Xe2 thermodynamically stable?
F28Sb4Xe2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.003 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of F28Sb4Xe2 are known?
5 structures of F28Sb4Xe2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does F28Sb4Xe2 contain?
F28Sb4Xe2 contains F, Sb, and Xe (3 elements).
Where does the data for F28Sb4Xe2 come from?
F28Sb4Xe2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a rare example of a xenon-containing fluoride complex, F28Sb4Xe2 occupies a niche position in inorganic chemistry. While many binary metal fluorides are well-characterized, this specific stoichiometry demonstrates the potential for noble gases to act as structural components in extended solid-state frameworks, distinguishing it from simpler, more common fluoride salts.

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

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