C11N4

C11N4 is a semiconducting carbon-nitrogen compound characterized by its metastable nature and structural diversity.

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Crystal structure of C11N4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About C11N4

C11N4 is a carbon-rich nitrogenous compound that exhibits semiconducting electronic properties. Its structural complexity is highlighted by its presence in multiple databases, reflecting ongoing interest in the synthesis and characterization of nitrogen-doped carbon frameworks.

As a material that sits above the thermodynamic hull, C11N4 is considered metastable. This status makes it a subject of significant interest for researchers exploring high-energy density materials or novel carbon-based architectures that require specific synthesis conditions to stabilize.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for C11N4, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

2.43 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.311 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
3 DFT sources

Structures

8
4 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where C11N4 is used.

Materials science researchHigh-energy density material studiesSemiconductor development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about C11N4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is C11N4?

C11N4 is a semiconducting carbon-nitrogen compound characterized by its metastable nature and structural diversity.

More questions
What is C11N4 used for?
C11N4 is used in materials science research, high-energy density material studies, and semiconductor development.
What is the band gap of C11N4?
C11N4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.43 eV across 8 reported structures.
Is C11N4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.43 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is C11N4 thermodynamically stable?
C11N4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.311 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of C11N4 are known?
8 structures of C11N4 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does C11N4 contain?
C11N4 contains C and N (2 elements).
Where does the data for C11N4 come from?
C11N4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique carbon-nitrogen framework, C11N4 represents a specialized niche in materials science where the interplay between carbon bonding and nitrogen incorporation dictates its electronic behavior. Unlike more conventional stable carbon allotropes, its metastable nature positions it as a target for advanced materials design and high-pressure synthesis studies.

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

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