Li3CuF6

Li3CuF6 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting fluoride compound composed of lithium, copper, and fluorine.

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Crystal structure of Li3CuF6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li3CuF6

Li3CuF6 is a semiconducting fluoride compound that occupies a stable position on the convex hull. Its structural integrity and electronic properties make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating complex inorganic fluorides. The material is characterized by a significant degree of structural diversity, as evidenced by its presence in multiple crystallographic databases.

Because it is thermodynamically stable, this compound serves as a reliable candidate for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry. Its unique combination of lithium, copper, and fluorine atoms allows for a distinct electronic environment that distinguishes it from simpler binary fluorides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li3CuF6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.61–1.10 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

14
3 databases, 6 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li3CuF6 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchMaterials science explorationFundamental electronic property studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li3CuF6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li3CuF6?

Li3CuF6 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting fluoride compound composed of lithium, copper, and fluorine.

More questions
What is Li3CuF6 used for?
Li3CuF6 is used in solid-state chemistry research, materials science exploration, and fundamental electronic property studies.
What is the band gap of Li3CuF6?
Li3CuF6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.61–1.10 eV across 14 reported structures.
Is Li3CuF6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.10 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li3CuF6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Li3CuF6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Li3CuF6 are known?
14 structures of Li3CuF6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li3CuF6 contain?
Li3CuF6 contains Cu, F, and Li (3 elements).
Where does the data for Li3CuF6 come from?
Li3CuF6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a member of the complex fluoride family, Li3CuF6 stands out for its inherent thermodynamic stability, which provides a robust foundation for experimental and computational exploration compared to less stable, metastable phases often encountered in this chemical space.

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

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