HfPbN2
HfPbN2 is a semiconducting ternary nitride compound that exists as a metastable phase.
About HfPbN2
HfPbN2 is a complex ternary nitride composed of hafnium, lead, and nitrogen. As a semiconducting material, it represents a unique intersection of transition metal and post-transition metal chemistry, offering an intriguing electronic profile for fundamental research into nitride semiconductors.
Given its position above the thermodynamic hull, HfPbN2 is considered a metastable phase. Its existence across multiple reported structures highlights the complexity of its synthesis and the ongoing interest in exploring its potential stability under specific experimental conditions.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for HfPbN2, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about HfPbN2, answered from cross-validated data.
What is HfPbN2?
HfPbN2 is a semiconducting ternary nitride compound that exists as a metastable phase.
What is the band gap of HfPbN2?
Is HfPbN2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is HfPbN2 thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of HfPbN2 are known?
What elements does HfPbN2 contain?
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How It Compares
As a specialized ternary nitride, HfPbN2 occupies a niche position within the broader landscape of metal nitrides. Unlike more common, highly stable binary nitrides, this compound serves as a subject for studying the limits of structural formation and the electronic properties inherent to complex, metastable nitride systems.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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