HC2N3

HC2N3 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound that serves as a fundamental material for structural and electronic research.

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Crystal structure of HC2N3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About HC2N3

HC2N3 is a thermodynamically stable inorganic compound characterized by its insulating, wide-band-gap electronic nature. Its presence on the convex hull indicates a high degree of structural stability, making it a significant subject for fundamental materials research.

With multiple reported structures, this material serves as a versatile building block in chemical synthesis. Its electronic properties suggest potential utility in specialized dielectric applications or as a precursor in complex molecular frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for HC2N3, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

2.36–4.42 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

13
2 databases, 8 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where HC2N3 is used.

Dielectric materials researchChemical synthesis precursorFundamental materials science studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HC2N3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is HC2N3?

HC2N3 is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound that serves as a fundamental material for structural and electronic research.

More questions
What is HC2N3 used for?
HC2N3 is used in dielectric materials research, chemical synthesis precursor, and fundamental materials science studies.
What is the band gap of HC2N3?
HC2N3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.36–4.42 eV across 13 reported structures.
Is HC2N3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.42 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is HC2N3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — HC2N3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of HC2N3 are known?
13 structures of HC2N3 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 8 distinct space groups.
What elements does HC2N3 contain?
HC2N3 contains C, H, and N (3 elements).
Where does the data for HC2N3 come from?
HC2N3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique member of its chemical class, HC2N3 occupies a distinct position due to its inherent thermodynamic stability and insulating electronic profile, providing a foundational reference point for future studies in this structural family.

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

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