Mn2F7

Mn2F7 is a semiconducting manganese fluoride compound that is considered theoretically stable and a candidate for experimental synthesis.

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Crystal structure of Mn2F7
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Mn2F7

Mn2F7 is a semiconducting fluoride compound composed of manganese and fluorine. Its electronic character suggests potential utility in specialized electronic or optical applications where specific band structures are required for performance.

Due to its near-hull thermodynamic stability, this compound is considered a viable target for experimental synthesis. With multiple reported structures across various databases, it stands as a significant subject for ongoing investigation in solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Mn2F7, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.25–1.81 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.015 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

12
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Mn2F7 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchElectronic material developmentFluoride-based functional materials
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mn2F7, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Mn2F7?

Mn2F7 is a semiconducting manganese fluoride compound that is considered theoretically stable and a candidate for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is Mn2F7 used for?
Mn2F7 is used in solid-state chemistry research, electronic material development, and fluoride-based functional materials.
What is the band gap of Mn2F7?
Mn2F7 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.25–1.81 eV across 12 reported structures.
Is Mn2F7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.81 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Mn2F7 thermodynamically stable?
Mn2F7 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.015 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Mn2F7 are known?
12 structures of Mn2F7 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does Mn2F7 contain?
Mn2F7 contains F and Mn (2 elements).
Where does the data for Mn2F7 come from?
Mn2F7 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique manganese fluoride, Mn2F7 occupies a distinct position in the landscape of transition metal halides, serving as a critical reference point for understanding the structural diversity and electronic behavior of high-fluorine-content manganese systems.

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

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