Cl12Mo4N4

Cl12Mo4N4 is a stable, semiconducting molybdenum-based compound featuring nitrogen and chlorine in its structural framework.

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Crystal structure of Cl12Mo4N4 (triclinic, P-1 (No. 2))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cl12Mo4N4

Cl12Mo4N4 is a distinct inorganic compound composed of molybdenum, nitrogen, and chlorine. As a thermodynamically stable material situated on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement that maintains integrity under standard conditions.

This compound exhibits semiconducting electronic character, making it an interesting candidate for specialized electronic and optoelectronic research. Its structural diversity is highlighted by multiple reported configurations across various databases, underscoring its complexity.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cl12Mo4N4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.68 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 2 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Cl12Mo4N4, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
P-1 (No. 2)triclinic1.680.0000-6.0412.75
Fm-3m (No. 225)cubic0.001.1504-4.1162.42
P-1 (No. 2)
P-1 (No. 2)
Uses

Applications

Where Cl12Mo4N4 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistry studiesMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cl12Mo4N4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cl12Mo4N4?

Cl12Mo4N4 is a stable, semiconducting molybdenum-based compound featuring nitrogen and chlorine in its structural framework.

More questions
What is Cl12Mo4N4 used for?
Cl12Mo4N4 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry studies, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of Cl12Mo4N4?
Cl12Mo4N4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.68 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Cl12Mo4N4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.68 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cl12Mo4N4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cl12Mo4N4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of Cl12Mo4N4?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Cl12Mo4N4 is triclinic symmetry, space group P-1 (No. 2).
What is the density of Cl12Mo4N4?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Cl12Mo4N4 is 2.75 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Cl12Mo4N4 are known?
4 structures of Cl12Mo4N4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cl12Mo4N4 contain?
Cl12Mo4N4 contains Cl, Mo, and N (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cl12Mo4N4 come from?
Cl12Mo4N4 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, nomad, aflow.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic assembly, Cl12Mo4N4 serves as a foundational example of how transition metal halides and nitrides can integrate into stable, semiconducting frameworks. While it stands as a singular entry in this context, its stability profile positions it as a significant reference point for future studies into complex molybdenum-based coordination environments.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • nomad — Data from NOMAD. Cite: Draxl & Scheffler, J. Phys. Mater. 2, 036001 (2019).
  • aflow — Data from AFLOW. Cite: Curtarolo et al., Comp. Mater. Sci. 58, 218 (2012).

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