F8Pb2Sn2

F8Pb2Sn2 is a metastable, insulating compound composed of lead, tin, and fluorine that is primarily studied for its structural complexity.

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Crystal structure of F8Pb2Sn2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About F8Pb2Sn2

F8Pb2Sn2 is an insulating, wide-band-gap material composed of lead, tin, and fluorine. Its electronic structure suggests a high resistance to electrical conduction, positioning it as an interesting candidate for specialized dielectric applications.

As a metastable phase, this compound represents a complex arrangement of elements that requires specific synthesis conditions to maintain its structural integrity. With numerous reported structures across multiple databases, it remains a subject of significant interest for researchers investigating multi-component fluoride systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for F8Pb2Sn2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.34 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.032 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

11
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where F8Pb2Sn2 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about F8Pb2Sn2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is F8Pb2Sn2?

F8Pb2Sn2 is a metastable, insulating compound composed of lead, tin, and fluorine that is primarily studied for its structural complexity.

More questions
What is F8Pb2Sn2 used for?
F8Pb2Sn2 is used in materials science research and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of F8Pb2Sn2?
F8Pb2Sn2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.34 eV across 11 reported structures.
Is F8Pb2Sn2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.34 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is F8Pb2Sn2 thermodynamically stable?
F8Pb2Sn2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.032 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of F8Pb2Sn2 are known?
11 structures of F8Pb2Sn2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does F8Pb2Sn2 contain?
F8Pb2Sn2 contains F, Pb, and Sn (3 elements).
Where does the data for F8Pb2Sn2 come from?
F8Pb2Sn2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique multi-element fluoride, F8Pb2Sn2 occupies a specialized niche within inorganic materials science. While many simple metal fluorides are well-characterized, this compound stands out due to its complex stoichiometry and metastable nature, which differentiates it from more common, highly stable binary fluoride insulators.

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

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