YSF

YSF is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound consisting of yttrium, sulfur, and fluorine.

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

About YSF

YSF is a distinct inorganic compound composed of yttrium, sulfur, and fluorine. As a thermodynamically stable material situated on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of these elements that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions. Its semiconducting nature makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating electronic materials that bridge the gap between metallic and insulating behaviors. With a significant number of reported structures across major databases, it is a well-documented subject for computational and experimental study. The compound serves as a valuable case study for understanding how the integration of chalcogens and halides with rare-earth metals influences electronic properties and crystal lattice formation.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

1.31–2.56 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

21
3 databases, 11 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where YSF is used.

Electronic materials researchSemiconductor developmentMaterials informatics
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is YSF?

YSF is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound consisting of yttrium, sulfur, and fluorine.

More questions
What is YSF used for?
YSF is used in electronic materials research, semiconductor development, and materials informatics.
What is the band gap of YSF?
YSF has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.31–2.56 eV across 21 reported structures.
Is YSF a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.56 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is YSF thermodynamically stable?
Yes — YSF sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of YSF are known?
21 structures of YSF are reported across 3 databases, spanning 11 distinct space groups.
What elements does YSF contain?
YSF contains F, S, and Y (3 elements).
Where does the data for YSF come from?
YSF data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic compound, YSF occupies a specialized niche in materials science, serving as a primary reference point for exploring the interplay between rare-earth elements and mixed-anion systems.

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

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