ZnOF
ZnOF is a semiconducting oxyfluoride material that exists as a metastable phase within the broader category of spinel-related catalysts.
About ZnOF
ZnOF is a semiconducting oxyfluoride that belongs to the broader family of spinel oxide catalysts. Its unique composition incorporates fluorine into the anionic lattice, which alters the electronic environment compared to traditional oxide-only systems.
While it is currently classified as a metastable phase residing above the thermodynamic hull, it remains a subject of interest for researchers exploring novel catalytic pathways. Its structural complexity is highlighted by the multiple reported configurations found in materials databases.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for ZnOF, aggregated across 2 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 ZnOF is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ZnOF, answered from cross-validated data.
What is ZnOF?
ZnOF is a semiconducting oxyfluoride material that exists as a metastable phase within the broader category of spinel-related catalysts.
What is ZnOF used for?
What is the band gap of ZnOF?
Is ZnOF a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is ZnOF thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of ZnOF are known?
What elements does ZnOF contain?
Where does the data for ZnOF come from?
How It Compares
Within the spinel oxide catalysts class.
Unlike highly stable and widely utilized oxides such as ZnO or the robust spinel MgAl2O4, ZnOF represents a more exotic and less thermodynamically favored member of this catalytic class. While compounds like LaMnO3 are prized for their structural stability in demanding redox environments, ZnOF is primarily studied for the unique electronic properties imparted by its oxyfluoride nature.
Related Compounds
Other Spinel Oxide Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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