C2H18N18

C2H18N18 is an unstable, nitrogen-rich organic insulator used primarily in advanced chemical research.

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Crystal structure of C2H18N18
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About C2H18N18

C2H18N18 is a complex, nitrogen-heavy molecular structure that functions as a wide-gap insulator. Due to its high nitrogen content, it is of interest in specialized chemical research where dense energy storage or unique bonding configurations are investigated.

As a material that sits above the thermodynamic hull, it is considered inherently unstable under standard conditions. Its existence is documented through a limited set of structural configurations, marking it as a niche subject within the broader landscape of nitrogen-rich organic materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for C2H18N18, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.05–4.53 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.152 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
1 DFT source

Structures

4
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where C2H18N18 is used.

High-energy density material researchFundamental chemical bonding studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about C2H18N18, answered from cross-validated data.

What is C2H18N18?

C2H18N18 is an unstable, nitrogen-rich organic insulator used primarily in advanced chemical research.

More questions
What is C2H18N18 used for?
C2H18N18 is used in high-energy density material research and fundamental chemical bonding studies.
What is the band gap of C2H18N18?
C2H18N18 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.05–4.53 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is C2H18N18 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.53 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is C2H18N18 thermodynamically stable?
C2H18N18 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.152 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of C2H18N18 are known?
4 structures of C2H18N18 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does C2H18N18 contain?
C2H18N18 contains C, H, and N (3 elements).
Where does the data for C2H18N18 come from?
C2H18N18 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique nitrogen-rich molecular species, this compound represents an extreme point in chemical space. Unlike more stable, conventional organic insulators, its position above the thermodynamic hull suggests it is a highly reactive or transient material, serving as a focal point for studies into high-energy density matter.

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

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