LiAg2F6

LiAg2F6 is a semimetallic lithium silver fluoride compound that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized for research applications.

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Crystal structure of LiAg2F6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiAg2F6

LiAg2F6 is a complex fluoride compound featuring lithium and silver. It is characterized by a near-zero-gap electronic structure, placing it in the semimetallic regime, which makes it an intriguing subject for investigating charge transport in inorganic fluorides.

Given its position near the thermodynamic hull, this material is considered a likely candidate for experimental synthesis. Its structural diversity, evidenced by multiple reported configurations across databases, highlights its potential for further investigation in solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiAg2F6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.08 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.024 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

15
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where LiAg2F6 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchMaterials science explorationFundamental electronic property studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiAg2F6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiAg2F6?

LiAg2F6 is a semimetallic lithium silver fluoride compound that is theoretically stable enough to be synthesized for research applications.

More questions
What is LiAg2F6 used for?
LiAg2F6 is used in solid-state chemistry research, materials science exploration, and fundamental electronic property studies.
What is the band gap of LiAg2F6?
LiAg2F6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.08 eV across 15 reported structures.
Is LiAg2F6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a near-zero band gap it behaves as a (semi)metal.
Is LiAg2F6 thermodynamically stable?
LiAg2F6 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.024 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of LiAg2F6 are known?
15 structures of LiAg2F6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does LiAg2F6 contain?
LiAg2F6 contains Ag, F, and Li (3 elements).
Where does the data for LiAg2F6 come from?
LiAg2F6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic fluoride, LiAg2F6 occupies a distinct niche in materials science. Without direct structural analogs in its immediate class, it serves as a primary reference point for studying the interplay between silver-based transition metal chemistry and alkali metal fluoride frameworks.

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

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