Rb3CrF7

Rb3CrF7 is a semiconducting ternary fluoride compound that is considered thermodynamically accessible for synthesis.

CrFRb
Crystal structure of Rb3CrF7
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Rb3CrF7

Rb3CrF7 is a complex fluoride compound composed of rubidium, chromium, and fluorine. As a semiconducting material, it offers unique electronic properties that distinguish it from standard ionic insulators, positioning it as a subject of interest for fundamental solid-state chemistry studies.

The compound is characterized by its position near the thermodynamic stability hull, suggesting that it is a viable target for experimental synthesis. Its presence across multiple structural databases underscores its significance as a well-documented candidate for further exploration in materials discovery.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Rb3CrF7, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.48 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 Rb3CrF7 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchMaterials science explorationFundamental electronic property studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rb3CrF7, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Rb3CrF7?

Rb3CrF7 is a semiconducting ternary fluoride compound that is considered thermodynamically accessible for synthesis.

More questions
What is Rb3CrF7 used for?
Rb3CrF7 is used in solid-state chemistry research, materials science exploration, and fundamental electronic property studies.
What is the band gap of Rb3CrF7?
Rb3CrF7 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.48 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Rb3CrF7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.48 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Rb3CrF7 thermodynamically stable?
Rb3CrF7 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.005 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Rb3CrF7 are known?
5 structures of Rb3CrF7 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Rb3CrF7 contain?
Rb3CrF7 contains Cr, F, and Rb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Rb3CrF7 come from?
Rb3CrF7 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique fluoride phase, Rb3CrF7 serves as a representative example of complex ternary metal fluorides. While it currently stands alone in this specific classification context, its structural diversity and semiconducting nature provide a baseline for understanding how chromium-based fluoride networks can be stabilized within a rubidium-rich lattice.

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

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