C4H16N8S4

C4H16N8S4 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound with diverse structural configurations.

CHNS
Crystal structure of C4H16N8S4 (orthorhombic, Pmc21 (No. 26))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About C4H16N8S4

C4H16N8S4 is a complex organic-inorganic hybrid material characterized by its insulating electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable compound residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural configuration within its chemical space.

This material is notable for its structural diversity, supported by multiple reported crystalline forms across scientific databases. Its wide-band-gap profile suggests utility in specialized electronic or optical applications where insulating properties are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for C4H16N8S4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.80–4.33 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

13
3 databases, 4 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for C4H16N8S4, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Pmc21 (No. 26)orthorhombic3.290.0000-5.8381.43
Pnma (No. 62)orthorhombic3.470.0008-5.8371.44
Pnma (No. 62)orthorhombic3.620.0010-5.8371.37
P21/c (No. 14)monoclinic4.330.0318-5.8061.24
Pmc21 (No. 26)orthorhombic2.800.0551-5.7830.72
No. 0unknown0.35
Pnma (No. 62)orthorhombic0.35
Pnma (No. 62)
P21/c (No. 14)
P21/c (No. 14)
Pnma (No. 62)
Pnma (No. 62)
Uses

Applications

Where C4H16N8S4 is used.

Insulating materialsFundamental materials researchPotential electronic components
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about C4H16N8S4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is C4H16N8S4?

C4H16N8S4 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound with diverse structural configurations.

More questions
What is C4H16N8S4 used for?
C4H16N8S4 is used in insulating materials, fundamental materials research, and potential electronic components.
What is the band gap of C4H16N8S4?
C4H16N8S4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.80–4.33 eV across 13 reported structures.
Is C4H16N8S4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.33 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is C4H16N8S4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — C4H16N8S4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of C4H16N8S4?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of C4H16N8S4 is orthorhombic symmetry, space group Pmc21 (No. 26).
What is the density of C4H16N8S4?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of C4H16N8S4 is 1.43 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of C4H16N8S4 are known?
13 structures of C4H16N8S4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does C4H16N8S4 contain?
C4H16N8S4 contains C, H, N, and S (4 elements).
Where does the data for C4H16N8S4 come from?
C4H16N8S4 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, cod, aflow.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique compound with a distinct structural profile, C4H16N8S4 serves as a foundational example of stable, insulating molecular architectures. While it currently stands as a singular entry in this context, its thermodynamic stability makes it a significant reference point for future investigations into similar complex sulfur-nitrogen-carbon networks.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • cod — Data from the Crystallography Open Database. Cite: Grazulis et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 40, D420 (2012).
  • aflow — Data from AFLOW. Cite: Curtarolo et al., Comp. Mater. Sci. 58, 218 (2012).

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