WO2F

WO2F is a semiconducting tungsten oxyfluoride compound that is theoretically stable enough to be a target for laboratory synthesis.

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Crystal structure of WO2F
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About WO2F

WO2F is a semiconducting tungsten oxyfluoride that occupies a compelling position in inorganic materials science. Its electronic character and structural versatility make it a subject of significant interest for researchers exploring new functional compounds.

As a near-hull material, it is considered a prime candidate for experimental synthesis. The existence of multiple reported structures suggests a rich potential for structural tuning, which is essential for developing materials with tailored semiconducting behaviors.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for WO2F, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.55–1.65 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.007 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

21
3 databases, 7 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where WO2F is used.

Materials science researchSemiconductor developmentSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WO2F, answered from cross-validated data.

What is WO2F?

WO2F is a semiconducting tungsten oxyfluoride compound that is theoretically stable enough to be a target for laboratory synthesis.

More questions
What is WO2F used for?
WO2F is used in materials science research, semiconductor development, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of WO2F?
WO2F has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.55–1.65 eV across 21 reported structures.
Is WO2F a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.65 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is WO2F thermodynamically stable?
WO2F has a lowest energy above hull of 0.007 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of WO2F are known?
21 structures of WO2F are reported across 3 databases, spanning 7 distinct space groups.
What elements does WO2F contain?
WO2F contains F, O, and W (3 elements).
Where does the data for WO2F come from?
WO2F data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique tungsten oxyfluoride, WO2F serves as a foundational example of how combining tungsten with both oxygen and fluorine can yield stable, semiconducting phases. It represents a distinct structural entry point for exploring the broader landscape of transition metal oxyfluorides.

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

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