K2MnF6

Potassium hexafluoromanganate(IV) · Potassium fluormanganate

K2MnF6 is a stable, insulating fluoride compound widely used as a precursor for creating red-emitting phosphors in modern display and lighting technologies.

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Crystal structure of K2MnF6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Potassium hexafluoromanganate(IV)

K2MnF6 is a robust, thermodynamically stable inorganic fluoride that functions as a wide-band-gap insulator. Its structural integrity is well-documented, with numerous reported crystalline configurations that underscore its significance in solid-state chemistry.

This compound is primarily utilized as a critical precursor for the synthesis of red-emitting phosphors. By serving as a manganese source, it enables the precise doping required for high-efficiency display technologies and energy-efficient lighting solutions.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Potassium hexafluoromanganate(IV), aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.35 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, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Potassium hexafluoromanganate(IV) is used.

Red-emitting phosphor synthesisLED display technologyEnergy-efficient lightingChemical precursor for manganese doping
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Potassium hexafluoromanganate(IV), answered from cross-validated data.

What is K2MnF6?

K2MnF6 is a stable, insulating fluoride compound widely used as a precursor for creating red-emitting phosphors in modern display and lighting technologies.

More questions
What is K2MnF6 used for?
Potassium hexafluoromanganate(IV) (K2MnF6) is used in red-emitting phosphor synthesis, lED display technology, energy-efficient lighting, and chemical precursor for manganese doping.
What is the band gap of K2MnF6?
Potassium hexafluoromanganate(IV) (K2MnF6) has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.35 eV across 11 reported structures.
Is K2MnF6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.35 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is K2MnF6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Potassium hexafluoromanganate(IV) (K2MnF6) sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of K2MnF6 are known?
11 structures of K2MnF6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does K2MnF6 contain?
Potassium hexafluoromanganate(IV) (K2MnF6) contains F, K, and Mn (3 elements).
Where does the data for K2MnF6 come from?
K2MnF6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable fluoride, K2MnF6 represents a specialized class of manganese-based materials that are essential for high-performance optical applications. Unlike many complex transition metal halides that may be prone to instability, this compound occupies a favorable position on the convex hull, making it a reliable and highly studied choice for industrial chemical synthesis.

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

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