CaMoN3

CaMoN3 is a stable, semiconducting ternary nitride material characterized by a well-defined structural profile.

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Crystal structure of CaMoN3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About CaMoN3

CaMoN3 is a semiconducting ternary nitride that occupies a stable position on the convex hull, indicating significant structural integrity. Its unique combination of calcium, molybdenum, and nitrogen elements suggests a complex electronic landscape suitable for specialized material research.

As a data-rich compound with numerous reported structures, it serves as a foundational subject for understanding nitride chemistry. Its stability and semiconducting nature make it a compelling candidate for investigation in fields requiring robust, non-oxide inorganic materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for CaMoN3, aggregated across 5 databases.

Band Gap

0.87 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
4 DFT sources

Structures

19
5 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where CaMoN3 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationSolid-state chemistry
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CaMoN3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is CaMoN3?

CaMoN3 is a stable, semiconducting ternary nitride material characterized by a well-defined structural profile.

More questions
What is CaMoN3 used for?
CaMoN3 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and solid-state chemistry.
What is the band gap of CaMoN3?
CaMoN3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.87 eV across 19 reported structures.
Is CaMoN3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.87 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is CaMoN3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — CaMoN3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of CaMoN3 are known?
19 structures of CaMoN3 are reported across 5 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does CaMoN3 contain?
CaMoN3 contains Ca, Mo, and N (3 elements).
Where does the data for CaMoN3 come from?
CaMoN3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct ternary nitride, CaMoN3 represents a specialized class of materials that bridge the gap between simple binary nitrides and more complex multinary systems. Its thermodynamic stability distinguishes it as a reliable candidate for experimental synthesis compared to more metastable phases often encountered in this chemical space.

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

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