Sn4F8 is a tin fluoride compound classified as a semiconductor, representing an inorganic fluoride material within the broader family of metal halide semiconductors. This composition is not widely established in commercial applications and appears to be primarily a research or developmental material; tin fluorides are being investigated in materials science for their potential in optoelectronic devices, ion conductivity studies, and advanced solid-state applications where fluoride-based semiconductors offer unique electronic and ionic properties. Engineers considering this material should recognize it as an experimental compound rather than an established industrial semiconductor, with potential relevance in next-generation device research rather than conventional production environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 3,463.2 range 3,334.3–3,592.1median of 2 measurements | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,834.2 range 1,377.9–2,290.6median of 2 measurements | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.513 range 3.453–3.572median of 2 measurements | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.404 range -2.405–-2.403median of 2 measurements | eV/atom | — |