LaWN3

LaWN3 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting ternary nitride compound.

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Crystal structure of LaWN3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LaWN3

LaWN3 is a complex ternary nitride that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust material configuration that has garnered significant interest within computational materials science research.

Its structural landscape is well-documented, with numerous reported configurations across major databases. This depth of data underscores its importance as a subject for understanding the interplay between lanthanum, tungsten, and nitrogen in stable crystalline frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LaWN3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.71–2.39 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

25
3 databases, 9 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where LaWN3 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationSolid-state chemistry
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LaWN3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LaWN3?

LaWN3 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting ternary nitride compound.

More questions
What is LaWN3 used for?
LaWN3 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and solid-state chemistry.
What is the band gap of LaWN3?
LaWN3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.71–2.39 eV across 25 reported structures.
Is LaWN3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.39 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is LaWN3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — LaWN3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of LaWN3 are known?
25 structures of LaWN3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 9 distinct space groups.
What elements does LaWN3 contain?
LaWN3 contains La, N, and W (3 elements).
Where does the data for LaWN3 come from?
LaWN3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary nitride, LaWN3 serves as a foundational example of stable complex nitrides. It occupies a distinct niche in materials discovery, offering a stable semiconducting platform that provides a baseline for exploring the properties of similar metal-nitride systems.

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

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