H5NF2

H5NF2 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating hydrogen storage hydride used in materials science research.

Crystal structure of H5NF2 (orthorhombic, Pmna (No. 53))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About H5NF2

H5NF2 is a hydrogen-rich compound classified within the hydrogen storage hydride family. Its electronic character as a wide-band-gap insulator suggests a distinct bonding environment that contributes to its overall structural integrity and chemical behavior.

As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, this material represents a significant candidate for fundamental studies in gas storage and solid-state chemistry. Its existence across multiple reported structures highlights its importance in understanding complex hydride frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for H5NF2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

6.90 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for H5NF2, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Pmna (No. 53)orthorhombic6.900.0000-4.9161.58
Pmna (No. 53)Orthorhombic1.48
Pmna (No. 53)Orthorhombic1.52
Pmna (No. 53)Orthorhombic1.50
Pmna (No. 53)
Uses

Applications

Where H5NF2 is used.

Hydrogen storage researchSolid-state chemistry studiesAdvanced materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about H5NF2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is H5NF2?

H5NF2 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating hydrogen storage hydride used in materials science research.

More questions
What is H5NF2 used for?
H5NF2 is used in hydrogen storage research, solid-state chemistry studies, and advanced materials development.
What is the band gap of H5NF2?
H5NF2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 6.90 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is H5NF2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 6.90 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is H5NF2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — H5NF2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of H5NF2?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of H5NF2 is orthorhombic symmetry, space group Pmna (No. 53).
What is the density of H5NF2?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of H5NF2 is 1.58 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of H5NF2 are known?
5 structures of H5NF2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does H5NF2 contain?
H5NF2 contains F, H, and N (3 elements).
Where does the data for H5NF2 come from?
H5NF2 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, mpaloe, jarvis.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the hydrogen storage hydrides class.

Unlike binary metal hydrides such as LiH or CaH2, which typically feature ionic bonding, H5NF2 exhibits a more complex arrangement of hydrogen and nitrogen within its lattice. While simple hydrides like MgH2 are widely utilized for their reversible hydrogen capacity, H5NF2 serves as a specialized member of the class, offering unique structural properties that contrast with the more traditional, simpler hydride systems.

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Related Compounds

Other Hydrogen Storage Hydrides in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • mpaloe — Data from mpaloe.
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).

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