Sn4 F8

semiconductor
· Sn4 F8

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.

Research and developmentExperimental semiconductorsFluoride-based electronicsSolid-state device researchIon-conductive materials

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Bulk Modulus(K)
23.88
range 22.99–24.77median of 2 measurements
GPa—
Shear Modulus(G)
12.65
range 9.500–15.79median of 2 measurements
GPa—
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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Band Gap(Eg)
3.513
range 3.453–3.572median of 2 measurements
eV—
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-2.404
range -2.405–-2.403median of 2 measurements
eV/atom—
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.