F2Mg4N2

F2Mg4N2 is a semiconducting magnesium nitrogen-fluorine compound that is considered thermodynamically accessible for experimental synthesis.

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Crystal structure of F2Mg4N2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About F2Mg4N2

F2Mg4N2 is a complex inorganic compound composed of magnesium, nitrogen, and fluorine. As a semiconducting material, it occupies a unique position in solid-state chemistry, offering distinct electronic properties that differentiate it from simple binary nitrides or fluorides.

Its status as a near-hull phase indicates that it is thermodynamically competitive and likely synthesizable under appropriate experimental conditions. This makes it a subject of interest for researchers exploring new pathways for functional materials development.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for F2Mg4N2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.13 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.006 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where F2Mg4N2 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about F2Mg4N2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is F2Mg4N2?

F2Mg4N2 is a semiconducting magnesium nitrogen-fluorine compound that is considered thermodynamically accessible for experimental synthesis.

More questions
What is F2Mg4N2 used for?
F2Mg4N2 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of F2Mg4N2?
F2Mg4N2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.13 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is F2Mg4N2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.13 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is F2Mg4N2 thermodynamically stable?
F2Mg4N2 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.006 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of F2Mg4N2 are known?
6 structures of F2Mg4N2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does F2Mg4N2 contain?
F2Mg4N2 contains F, Mg, and N (3 elements).
Where does the data for F2Mg4N2 come from?
F2Mg4N2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a specialized ternary compound, F2Mg4N2 represents an intriguing structural configuration within the broader landscape of magnesium-based nitrogen-fluorine systems, serving as a candidate for materials where precise control over electronic behavior is required.

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

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