F2Gd2O2

F2Gd2O2 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating oxyfluoride compound used in materials research.

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Crystal structure of F2Gd2O2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About F2Gd2O2

F2Gd2O2 is a distinct inorganic compound characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating electronic profile. As a material that resides on the thermodynamic convex hull, it exhibits significant structural stability, making it a reliable candidate for fundamental research into rare-earth oxyfluoride systems.

With multiple reported structures documented across various databases, this compound serves as a key subject for understanding the interplay between fluorine and oxygen coordination in crystalline lattices. Its insulating nature and stability are of particular interest for applications requiring robust dielectric or optical performance.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for F2Gd2O2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.20–3.37 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

11
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where F2Gd2O2 is used.

Dielectric materials researchOptical materials developmentSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about F2Gd2O2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is F2Gd2O2?

F2Gd2O2 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating oxyfluoride compound used in materials research.

More questions
What is F2Gd2O2 used for?
F2Gd2O2 is used in dielectric materials research, optical materials development, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of F2Gd2O2?
F2Gd2O2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.20–3.37 eV across 11 reported structures.
Is F2Gd2O2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.37 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is F2Gd2O2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — F2Gd2O2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of F2Gd2O2 are known?
11 structures of F2Gd2O2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does F2Gd2O2 contain?
F2Gd2O2 contains F, Gd, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for F2Gd2O2 come from?
F2Gd2O2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique member of the oxyfluoride family, F2Gd2O2 represents a stable crystalline phase that provides a benchmark for evaluating the structural diversity of rare-earth-based insulating materials.

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

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