F2Ho2S2

F2Ho2S2 is a stable, semiconducting holmium-sulfur-fluorine compound known for its structural versatility.

FHoS
Crystal structure of F2Ho2S2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About F2Ho2S2

F2Ho2S2 is a complex inorganic compound composed of holmium, sulfur, and fluorine. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement within its chemical system.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic properties, making it an intriguing candidate for specialized electronic or optoelectronic research. Its structural diversity, evidenced by multiple reported configurations, highlights the flexibility of its atomic lattice.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for F2Ho2S2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.30 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 F2Ho2S2 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistryMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about F2Ho2S2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is F2Ho2S2?

F2Ho2S2 is a stable, semiconducting holmium-sulfur-fluorine compound known for its structural versatility.

More questions
What is F2Ho2S2 used for?
F2Ho2S2 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of F2Ho2S2?
F2Ho2S2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.30 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is F2Ho2S2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.30 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is F2Ho2S2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — F2Ho2S2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of F2Ho2S2 are known?
3 structures of F2Ho2S2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does F2Ho2S2 contain?
F2Ho2S2 contains F, Ho, and S (3 elements).
Where does the data for F2Ho2S2 come from?
F2Ho2S2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a member of the rare-earth chalcogenide-halide family, F2Ho2S2 serves as a foundational example of how combining lanthanide elements with both chalcogen and halide anions can yield stable, semiconducting materials with unique structural properties.

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

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