F28Sb8

F28Sb8 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating compound composed of antimony and fluorine.

FSb
Crystal structure of F28Sb8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About F28Sb8

F28Sb8 is a distinct 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 reliable subject for structural investigation within the broader landscape of antimony-based fluorides.

Because of its insulating nature and stable crystalline arrangement, this material is of interest for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry. It serves as a reference point for understanding the bonding interactions between antimony and fluorine in complex stoichiometric ratios.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for F28Sb8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.81 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 F28Sb8 is used.

Fundamental solid-state materials researchFluoride-based chemical synthesis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about F28Sb8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is F28Sb8?

F28Sb8 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating compound composed of antimony and fluorine.

More questions
What is F28Sb8 used for?
F28Sb8 is used in fundamental solid-state materials research and fluoride-based chemical synthesis.
What is the band gap of F28Sb8?
F28Sb8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.81 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is F28Sb8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.81 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is F28Sb8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — F28Sb8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of F28Sb8 are known?
3 structures of F28Sb8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does F28Sb8 contain?
F28Sb8 contains F and Sb (2 elements).
Where does the data for F28Sb8 come from?
F28Sb8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulator, F28Sb8 represents a unique structural configuration within its class. While it lacks direct structural siblings in this context, it serves as a critical example of how antimony and fluorine can organize into stable, non-conducting frameworks.

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

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