PrN

PrN is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound formed from praseodymium and nitrogen.

NPr
Crystal structure of PrN
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About PrN

PrN is a binary nitride compound composed of praseodymium and nitrogen. As a thermodynamically stable material residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within the rare-earth nitride family. Its electronic character is defined as semiconducting, making it a subject of significant interest for fundamental research into rare-earth-based electronic materials.

The compound is characterized by extensive structural data, with numerous reported configurations across major databases. This structural diversity underscores its complexity and importance in materials science, providing a rich landscape for investigating the interplay between lanthanide magnetism and semiconducting behavior in nitrides.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

1.13–1.56 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

43
4 databases, 15 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting PrN.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where PrN is used.

Semiconductor researchRare-earth material studiesFundamental condensed matter physics
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is PrN?

PrN is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting compound formed from praseodymium and nitrogen.

More questions
What is PrN used for?
PrN is used in semiconductor research, rare-earth material studies, and fundamental condensed matter physics.
What is the band gap of PrN?
PrN has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.13–1.56 eV across 43 reported structures.
Is PrN a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.56 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is PrN thermodynamically stable?
Yes — PrN sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of PrN are known?
43 structures of PrN are reported across 4 databases, spanning 15 distinct space groups.
How is PrN synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for PrN include sol gel, solid state (10 procedures documented).
What elements does PrN contain?
PrN contains N and Pr (2 elements).
Where does the data for PrN come from?
PrN data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a singular entry in this context, PrN serves as a key representative of rare-earth nitrides, demonstrating the stability and semiconducting nature typical of this class of materials while offering unique structural insights due to its diverse reported configurations.

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

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