ZnAgF3

ZnAgF3 is a semiconducting ternary fluoride compound that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis.

AgFZn
Crystal structure of ZnAgF3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About ZnAgF3

ZnAgF3 is a complex fluoride compound that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. Its structural configuration and chemical composition make it a subject of interest for researchers exploring novel inorganic materials with tunable electronic properties.

As a near-hull material, ZnAgF3 is considered thermodynamically accessible, indicating that it is a viable candidate for synthesis in experimental settings. Its existence across multiple structural databases underscores its significance in the study of ternary fluoride systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for ZnAgF3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.35–1.59 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.011 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

11
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where ZnAgF3 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studiesExploratory semiconductor development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZnAgF3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is ZnAgF3?

ZnAgF3 is a semiconducting ternary fluoride compound that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is ZnAgF3 used for?
ZnAgF3 is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry studies, and exploratory semiconductor development.
What is the band gap of ZnAgF3?
ZnAgF3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.35–1.59 eV across 11 reported structures.
Is ZnAgF3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.59 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is ZnAgF3 thermodynamically stable?
ZnAgF3 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.011 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of ZnAgF3 are known?
11 structures of ZnAgF3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does ZnAgF3 contain?
ZnAgF3 contains Ag, F, and Zn (3 elements).
Where does the data for ZnAgF3 come from?
ZnAgF3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary fluoride, ZnAgF3 occupies a specialized niche in materials science, representing a distinct structural arrangement that contributes to the broader understanding of how zinc and silver interact within a fluoride framework.

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

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