TlBiF4
TlBiF4 is a stable, wide-gap insulating fluoride compound that exhibits significant structural diversity.
About TlBiF4
TlBiF4 is a complex fluoride compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature and high thermodynamic stability. As a member of the bismuth-thallium fluoride family, it occupies a position on the convex hull, indicating robust structural integrity under standard conditions. Its electronic properties suggest potential utility in specialized optical or dielectric applications where wide-gap materials are required. The material is notable for its structural diversity, with numerous reported configurations across major materials databases, highlighting its flexibility in crystalline arrangement. This structural richness makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating phase stability and coordination chemistry in heavy-metal fluorides.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for TlBiF4, 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.
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.
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.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where TlBiF4 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about TlBiF4, answered from cross-validated data.
What is TlBiF4?
TlBiF4 is a stable, wide-gap insulating fluoride compound that exhibits significant structural diversity.
What is TlBiF4 used for?
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Is TlBiF4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
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How It Compares
As a unique fluoride phase, TlBiF4 serves as a benchmark for understanding the structural behavior of ternary bismuth-thallium systems, providing a stable reference point for exploring the broader landscape of complex halide materials.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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