C8H32I12N4Sn4
C8H32I12N4Sn4 is a metastable, semiconducting organic-inorganic hybrid compound containing tin, iodine, and nitrogen-based components.
About C8H32I12N4Sn4
C8H32I12N4Sn4 is a complex organic-inorganic hybrid material characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a metastable species, it represents a unique structural arrangement that offers insights into the behavior of tin-iodide frameworks within molecular architectures.
Its existence as a distinct structural entity highlights the diversity of hybrid halide systems. While it remains a specialized subject of study, its specific composition makes it a target for investigating charge transport properties in unconventional semiconducting materials.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for C8H32I12N4Sn4, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Reported Structures
Lowest-energy structures reported for C8H32I12N4Sn4, ranked by energy above hull.
| Space GroupSymmetry classification of the crystal arrangement. The number is the international space-group index. | Crystal SystemBroad lattice family, such as cubic, tetragonal, monoclinic, or triclinic, derived from unit-cell symmetry. | Band Gap (eV)Electronic gap calculated for this specific reported structure, measured in electronvolts. | E above hull (eV/atom)Thermodynamic distance from the convex hull for this structure, normalized per atom. Lower is generally more stable. | E/atom (eV)Computed total energy normalized per atom. Use energy above hull, not this value alone, when comparing stability. | Density (g/cm³)Mass per relaxed crystal volume, reported in grams per cubic centimeter. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pna21 (No. 33) | orthorhombic | 2.84 | 0.0565 | -4.575 | 3.07 |
| Pna21 (No. 33) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pca21 (No. 29) | orthorhombic | — | — | — | 0.88 |
Applications
Where C8H32I12N4Sn4 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about C8H32I12N4Sn4, answered from cross-validated data.
What is C8H32I12N4Sn4?
C8H32I12N4Sn4 is a metastable, semiconducting organic-inorganic hybrid compound containing tin, iodine, and nitrogen-based components.
What is C8H32I12N4Sn4 used for?
What is the band gap of C8H32I12N4Sn4?
Is C8H32I12N4Sn4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is C8H32I12N4Sn4 thermodynamically stable?
What is the crystal structure of C8H32I12N4Sn4?
What is the density of C8H32I12N4Sn4?
How many polymorphs of C8H32I12N4Sn4 are known?
What elements does C8H32I12N4Sn4 contain?
Where does the data for C8H32I12N4Sn4 come from?
How It Compares
As a singular entry in its current classification, C8H32I12N4Sn4 serves as a benchmark for understanding the stability and electronic potential of tin-based hybrid semiconductors, providing a foundational reference point for future synthetic explorations in this chemical space.
Data sources & attribution
- materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
- aflow — Data from AFLOW. Cite: Curtarolo et al., Comp. Mater. Sci. 58, 218 (2012).
- cod — Data from the Crystallography Open Database. Cite: Grazulis et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 40, D420 (2012).
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