MnZnF5

MnZnF5 is a metastable semiconducting fluoride compound containing manganese and zinc that is primarily utilized in fundamental materials science research.

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Crystal structure of MnZnF5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MnZnF5

MnZnF5 is a complex fluoride compound composed of manganese, zinc, and fluorine. As a semiconducting material, it exhibits electronic properties that are of significant interest for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry and materials science. Its metastable nature suggests a unique structural landscape that requires careful synthesis and characterization techniques to maintain its phase integrity. The material is characterized by a notable structural diversity, as evidenced by the multiple reported configurations found in research databases. This complexity makes it a compelling subject for those investigating transition metal fluoride systems and their potential for specialized electronic applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MnZnF5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.04–1.36 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.031 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

9
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where MnZnF5 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchFundamental electronic materials studiesTransition metal fluoride structural analysis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MnZnF5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MnZnF5?

MnZnF5 is a metastable semiconducting fluoride compound containing manganese and zinc that is primarily utilized in fundamental materials science research.

More questions
What is MnZnF5 used for?
MnZnF5 is used in solid-state chemistry research, fundamental electronic materials studies, and transition metal fluoride structural analysis.
What is the band gap of MnZnF5?
MnZnF5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.04–1.36 eV across 9 reported structures.
Is MnZnF5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.36 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MnZnF5 thermodynamically stable?
MnZnF5 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.031 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of MnZnF5 are known?
9 structures of MnZnF5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does MnZnF5 contain?
MnZnF5 contains F, Mn, and Zn (3 elements).
Where does the data for MnZnF5 come from?
MnZnF5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique fluoride phase, MnZnF5 represents a specialized entry in the broader landscape of transition metal-zinc fluoride materials. While many binary and ternary fluorides are thermodynamically stable, this compound occupies a metastable regime that offers distinct structural pathways for researchers exploring non-equilibrium material architectures.

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

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