K3SO4F

K3SO4F is a wide-gap insulating inorganic compound that is theoretically stable enough to be a promising candidate for experimental synthesis.

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Crystal structure of K3SO4F
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About K3SO4F

K3SO4F is an inorganic compound characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating electronic nature. Its composition suggests a structural complexity that places it as a subject of interest for researchers investigating stable, non-conducting crystalline frameworks.

Due to its position near the thermodynamic hull, this material is considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis. The existence of multiple reported structures across various databases highlights its significance as a target for structural characterization and materials discovery.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for K3SO4F, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

4.95–5.23 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.002 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

10
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where K3SO4F is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studiesFundamental structural analysis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about K3SO4F, answered from cross-validated data.

What is K3SO4F?

K3SO4F is a wide-gap insulating inorganic compound that is theoretically stable enough to be a promising candidate for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is K3SO4F used for?
K3SO4F is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry studies, and fundamental structural analysis.
What is the band gap of K3SO4F?
K3SO4F has a DFT-computed band gap of 4.95–5.23 eV across 10 reported structures.
Is K3SO4F a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 5.23 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is K3SO4F thermodynamically stable?
K3SO4F has a lowest energy above hull of 0.002 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of K3SO4F are known?
10 structures of K3SO4F are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does K3SO4F contain?
K3SO4F contains F, K, O, and S (4 elements).
Where does the data for K3SO4F come from?
K3SO4F data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic compound, K3SO4F represents a distinct structural arrangement within its chemical family. While it currently stands as a singular subject of study without direct siblings in this context, its stability profile suggests it could serve as a foundational reference point for future explorations of similar complex fluorinated sulfates.

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

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