AlInN2

AlInN2 is a semiconducting ternary nitride material that is considered a promising candidate for synthesis and integration into advanced semiconductor devices.

Crystal structure of AlInN2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About AlInN2

AlInN2 is a ternary nitride semiconductor that sits near the thermodynamic stability hull, suggesting it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis. As a member of the broader nitride family, it bridges the electronic properties of its constituent binary components, providing a tunable platform for semiconductor device design.

Its semiconducting nature makes it a subject of interest for researchers looking to expand the library of nitride-based materials. With multiple structural configurations reported in databases, it represents a versatile building block for advanced thin-film technologies and specialized electronic components.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for AlInN2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.26–1.63 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.017 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where AlInN2 is used.

OptoelectronicsHigh-frequency electronicsSemiconductor heterostructures
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AlInN2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is AlInN2?

AlInN2 is a semiconducting ternary nitride material that is considered a promising candidate for synthesis and integration into advanced semiconductor devices.

More questions
What is AlInN2 used for?
AlInN2 is used in optoelectronics, high-frequency electronics, and semiconductor heterostructures.
What is the band gap of AlInN2?
AlInN2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.26–1.63 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is AlInN2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.63 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is AlInN2 thermodynamically stable?
AlInN2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.017 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of AlInN2 are known?
6 structures of AlInN2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does AlInN2 contain?
AlInN2 contains Al, In, and N (3 elements).
Where does the data for AlInN2 come from?
AlInN2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the nitride semiconductors class.

Within the family of nitride semiconductors, AlInN2 serves as a complex ternary alternative to the well-established binary standards like AlN, GaN, and InN. While GaN remains the industry benchmark for power electronics, AlInN2 offers a distinct compositional space that allows for the fine-tuning of lattice parameters and electronic properties, positioning it as a specialized material for heterostructure engineering.

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Related Compounds

Other Nitride Semiconductors in the database.

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

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