NaC2N3

NaC2N3 is a wide-band-gap insulating compound that is considered a stable, synthesizable material for chemical research.

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Crystal structure of NaC2N3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About NaC2N3

NaC2N3 is an insulating compound characterized by a wide electronic band gap. Its structural properties and composition suggest it is a stable material that exists near the thermodynamic hull, making it a viable candidate for synthesis and further experimental investigation.

As a material of interest, it plays a role in the broader study of carbon-nitrogen-based sodium salts. Its existence in multiple reported structures highlights its significance as a target for researchers exploring novel inorganic frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for NaC2N3, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

0.18–4.52 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.023 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

9
4 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where NaC2N3 is used.

Fundamental materials researchChemical synthesis studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NaC2N3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is NaC2N3?

NaC2N3 is a wide-band-gap insulating compound that is considered a stable, synthesizable material for chemical research.

More questions
What is NaC2N3 used for?
NaC2N3 is used in fundamental materials research and chemical synthesis studies.
What is the band gap of NaC2N3?
NaC2N3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.18–4.52 eV across 9 reported structures.
Is NaC2N3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.52 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is NaC2N3 thermodynamically stable?
NaC2N3 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.023 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of NaC2N3 are known?
9 structures of NaC2N3 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does NaC2N3 contain?
NaC2N3 contains C, N, and Na (3 elements).
Where does the data for NaC2N3 come from?
NaC2N3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic compound, NaC2N3 occupies a distinct position in materials science research. While it lacks direct structural siblings in this specific classification, its status as a near-hull material positions it as a promising candidate for synthesis compared to more unstable theoretical phases.

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

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