F36Nb4Se4

F36Nb4Se4 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating material composed of fluorine, niobium, and selenium.

FNbSe
Crystal structure of F36Nb4Se4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About F36Nb4Se4

F36Nb4Se4 is a complex inorganic compound composed of fluorine, niobium, and selenium. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement within its chemical system.

The material exhibits a wide-band-gap insulating electronic character, distinguishing it from typical metallic niobium-based chalcogenides. Its stability and distinct electronic properties make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating specialized dielectric or insulating materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for F36Nb4Se4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

5.05 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
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about F36Nb4Se4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is F36Nb4Se4?

F36Nb4Se4 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating material composed of fluorine, niobium, and selenium.

More questions
What is the band gap of F36Nb4Se4?
F36Nb4Se4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 5.05 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is F36Nb4Se4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 5.05 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is F36Nb4Se4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — F36Nb4Se4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of F36Nb4Se4 are known?
3 structures of F36Nb4Se4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does F36Nb4Se4 contain?
F36Nb4Se4 contains F, Nb, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for F36Nb4Se4 come from?
F36Nb4Se4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique compound within its chemical space, F36Nb4Se4 occupies a distinct structural niche. Unlike many niobium-based materials that often demonstrate metallic or semiconducting behavior, this compound is notable for its insulating nature and high thermodynamic stability.

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

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