Ga4La8N12
Ga4La8N12 is a thermodynamically stable ternary nitride semiconductor composed of gallium, lanthanum, and nitrogen.
About Ga4La8N12
Ga4La8N12 is a complex ternary nitride semiconductor that occupies a stable position on the convex hull. Its unique composition of gallium, lanthanum, and nitrogen distinguishes it from simpler binary nitrides, offering a distinct electronic profile suitable for specialized semiconductor research.
As a thermodynamically robust material, it represents an interesting candidate for structural investigations within the broader nitride family. Its existence across multiple databases highlights its significance as a well-defined phase in the study of complex metal-nitride systems.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Ga4La8N12, 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.
Applications
Where Ga4La8N12 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ga4La8N12, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Ga4La8N12?
Ga4La8N12 is a thermodynamically stable ternary nitride semiconductor composed of gallium, lanthanum, and nitrogen.
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What is the band gap of Ga4La8N12?
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How It Compares
Within the nitride semiconductors class.
Unlike the widely utilized binary semiconductors such as GaN or AlN, Ga4La8N12 features a more intricate atomic arrangement involving rare-earth elements. While GaN serves as a foundational material for optoelectronics, Ga4La8N12 provides a platform for exploring how heavy metal incorporation influences the semiconducting properties of nitride frameworks.
Related Compounds
Other Nitride Semiconductors in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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