NaCu3F7

NaCu3F7 is a semiconducting copper-based fluoride compound that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis.

CuFNa
Crystal structure of NaCu3F7
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About NaCu3F7

NaCu3F7 is a complex fluoride containing sodium and copper that exhibits semiconducting electronic properties. Its status as a near-hull material indicates that it is energetically favorable enough to be a candidate for experimental synthesis in laboratory settings.

This compound represents an intriguing entry in the field of copper-based fluorides. Its structural diversity, evidenced by multiple reported configurations, makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating new functional materials with tunable electronic characteristics.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for NaCu3F7, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.11 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.005 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where NaCu3F7 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state electronic component development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NaCu3F7, answered from cross-validated data.

What is NaCu3F7?

NaCu3F7 is a semiconducting copper-based fluoride compound that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is NaCu3F7 used for?
NaCu3F7 is used in materials science research and solid-state electronic component development.
What is the band gap of NaCu3F7?
NaCu3F7 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.11 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is NaCu3F7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.11 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is NaCu3F7 thermodynamically stable?
NaCu3F7 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.005 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of NaCu3F7 are known?
5 structures of NaCu3F7 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does NaCu3F7 contain?
NaCu3F7 contains Cu, F, and Na (3 elements).
Where does the data for NaCu3F7 come from?
NaCu3F7 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique fluoride compound, NaCu3F7 occupies a distinct position in materials science research. While many copper-based systems are studied for their magnetic or conductive properties, this specific stoichiometry offers a specialized platform for exploring the interplay between alkali metal cations and transition metal fluoride frameworks.

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

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