F6KRb2Tl

F6KRb2Tl is a thermodynamically stable, insulating quaternary fluoride compound used in fundamental materials science research.

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Crystal structure of F6KRb2Tl (cubic, Fm-3m (No. 225))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About F6KRb2Tl

F6KRb2Tl is a complex fluoride compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature and high thermodynamic stability. As a material residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within its chemical system, offering structural integrity for fundamental research into halide-based solid-state chemistry. Its wide-band-gap nature makes it an interesting subject for studies involving optical transparency and dielectric behavior. The compound is well-documented across multiple structural databases, reflecting its significance in the systematic exploration of quaternary fluoride materials. Its stable configuration suggests potential utility in specialized applications where chemical inertness and insulating properties are prioritized.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for F6KRb2Tl, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.86 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 1 space group
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for F6KRb2Tl, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Fm-3m (No. 225)cubic3.860.0000-4.3904.39
4.26
4.26
Uses

Applications

Where F6KRb2Tl is used.

Solid-state materials researchFundamental dielectric studiesOptical materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about F6KRb2Tl, answered from cross-validated data.

What is F6KRb2Tl?

F6KRb2Tl is a thermodynamically stable, insulating quaternary fluoride compound used in fundamental materials science research.

More questions
What is F6KRb2Tl used for?
F6KRb2Tl is used in solid-state materials research, fundamental dielectric studies, and optical materials development.
What is the band gap of F6KRb2Tl?
F6KRb2Tl has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.86 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is F6KRb2Tl a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.86 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is F6KRb2Tl thermodynamically stable?
Yes — F6KRb2Tl sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of F6KRb2Tl?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of F6KRb2Tl is cubic symmetry, space group Fm-3m (No. 225).
What is the density of F6KRb2Tl?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of F6KRb2Tl is 4.39 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of F6KRb2Tl are known?
4 structures of F6KRb2Tl are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does F6KRb2Tl contain?
F6KRb2Tl contains F, K, Rb, and Tl (4 elements).
Where does the data for F6KRb2Tl come from?
F6KRb2Tl data is cross-referenced from materials_project, alexandria, omat24.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a quaternary fluoride, F6KRb2Tl occupies a unique position in the landscape of halide materials. While many similar fluoride systems are investigated for their ionic conductivity or optical properties, this compound stands out due to its confirmed thermodynamic stability, providing a reliable baseline for comparing the structural evolution of related alkali-thallium fluoride phases.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • alexandria — Data from alexandria.
  • omat24 — Data from OMat24 (Meta FAIR). Cite: Barroso-Luque et al., arXiv 2410.12771 (2024).

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