MgBeN
MgBeN is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating ternary nitride.
About MgBeN
MgBeN is a unique ternary nitride characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating electronic profile. As a material that resides on the convex hull, it exhibits significant thermodynamic stability, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating robust, high-performance inorganic compounds.
Its structural versatility is highlighted by multiple reported configurations across various databases. This stability and electronic nature suggest potential utility in specialized dielectric or optoelectronic environments where insulating behavior is required.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for MgBeN, 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 MgBeN is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about MgBeN, answered from cross-validated data.
What is MgBeN?
MgBeN is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating ternary nitride.
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How It Compares
As a distinct ternary nitride, MgBeN represents a specialized case within the broader landscape of metal nitrides. Unlike more common binary nitrides, its specific combination of magnesium and beryllium allows for a unique lattice arrangement that maintains high thermodynamic stability while providing a wide-gap insulating character.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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