Sn3F8
Tin(II,IV) fluoride is a mixed-valence inorganic compound containing tin in multiple oxidation states. It is primarily studied for its unique structural properties and its role in solid-state chemistry research.
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Overview
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Sn3F8, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
3.17 eV
Range across DFT structures
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
5
3 databases, 1 space group
Crystallography
Reported Structures
Lowest-energy structures reported for Sn3F8, ranked by energy above hull.
| Space GroupSymmetry classification of the crystal arrangement. The number is the international space-group index. | Crystal SystemBroad lattice family, such as cubic, tetragonal, monoclinic, or triclinic, derived from unit-cell symmetry. | Band Gap (eV)Electronic gap calculated for this specific reported structure, measured in electronvolts. | E above hull (eV/atom)Thermodynamic distance from the convex hull for this structure, normalized per atom. Lower is generally more stable. | E/atom (eV)Computed total energy normalized per atom. Use energy above hull, not this value alone, when comparing stability. | Density (g/cm³)Mass per relaxed crystal volume, reported in grams per cubic centimeter. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P21/c (No. 14) | monoclinic | 3.17 | 0.0000 | -11.560 | 4.96 |
| P21/c (No. 14) | — | — | — | — | — |
| P21/c (No. 14) | Monoclinic | — | — | — | 4.47 |
| P21/c (No. 14) | Monoclinic | — | — | — | 4.76 |
| P21/c (No. 14) | Monoclinic | — | — | — | 4.63 |
Uses
Applications
Where Sn3F8 is used.
Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sn3F8, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Sn3F8?
Tin(II,IV) fluoride is a mixed-valence inorganic compound containing tin in multiple oxidation states. It is primarily studied for its unique structural properties and its role in solid-state chemistry research.
More questions
What is Sn3F8 used for?
Sn3F8 is used in materials science research and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of Sn3F8?
Sn3F8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.17 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Sn3F8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.17 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Sn3F8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Sn3F8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of Sn3F8?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Sn3F8 is monoclinic symmetry, space group P21/c (No. 14).
What is the density of Sn3F8?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Sn3F8 is 4.96 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Sn3F8 are known?
5 structures of Sn3F8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Sn3F8 contain?
Sn3F8 contains F and Sn (2 elements).
Where does the data for Sn3F8 come from?
Sn3F8 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, jarvis, mpaloe.
Data sources & attribution
- materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
- jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).
- mpaloe — Data from mpaloe.
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