NF2

NF2 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound composed of nitrogen and fluorine.

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Crystal structure of NF2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About NF2

NF2 is a nitrogen-fluorine compound characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating electronic profile. Its position on the convex hull confirms its thermodynamic stability, marking it as a significant subject for structural analysis within its chemical family.

With multiple reported structures across various databases, this material serves as a key point of interest for researchers investigating nitrogen-based fluorides. Its insulating nature and stable configuration make it a compelling candidate for fundamental studies in high-energy density materials and specialized chemical synthesis.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for NF2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.04 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

7
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where NF2 is used.

Fundamental materials researchHigh-energy density material studiesSpecialized chemical synthesis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NF2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is NF2?

NF2 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound composed of nitrogen and fluorine.

More questions
What is NF2 used for?
NF2 is used in fundamental materials research, high-energy density material studies, and specialized chemical synthesis.
What is the band gap of NF2?
NF2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.04 eV across 7 reported structures.
Is NF2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.04 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is NF2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — NF2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of NF2 are known?
7 structures of NF2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does NF2 contain?
NF2 contains F and N (2 elements).
Where does the data for NF2 come from?
NF2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable nitrogen fluoride, NF2 represents a distinct structural arrangement within the broader landscape of nitrogen-halogen compounds, offering unique insights into the bonding and stability limits of these high-reactivity systems.

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

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