PNO

PNO is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound composed of phosphorus, nitrogen, and oxygen.

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

About PNO

PNO is a distinct inorganic compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement of phosphorus, nitrogen, and oxygen atoms. Its inherent stability makes it a subject of significant interest for researchers investigating fundamental chemical bonding and structural diversity in ternary systems.

With numerous reported structures across major databases, PNO demonstrates a rich structural landscape that invites further exploration. Its wide-band-gap profile suggests potential utility in applications requiring dielectric properties or specialized electronic insulation, positioning it as a noteworthy candidate for future experimental synthesis and characterization.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

0.02–5.13 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

36
4 databases, 8 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting PNO.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where PNO is used.

Dielectric materials researchFundamental condensed matter physicsAdvanced inorganic synthesis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is PNO?

PNO is a stable, wide-band-gap insulating compound composed of phosphorus, nitrogen, and oxygen.

More questions
What is PNO used for?
PNO is used in dielectric materials research, fundamental condensed matter physics, and advanced inorganic synthesis.
What is the band gap of PNO?
PNO has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.02–5.13 eV across 36 reported structures.
Is PNO a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 5.13 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is PNO thermodynamically stable?
Yes — PNO sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of PNO are known?
36 structures of PNO are reported across 4 databases, spanning 8 distinct space groups.
How is PNO synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for PNO include solid state.
What elements does PNO contain?
PNO contains N, O, and P (3 elements).
Where does the data for PNO come from?
PNO data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary compound, PNO occupies a specialized niche within inorganic chemistry. While it does not share its immediate class with other listed materials, its status as a thermodynamically stable phase distinguishes it as a reliable building block for exploring complex chemical architectures.

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

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