Sr3InN3

Sr3InN3 is a metastable ternary nitride semiconductor that serves as a specialized material for exploring advanced electronic properties.

Crystal structure of Sr3InN3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Sr3InN3

Sr3InN3 is a complex nitride semiconductor that occupies a distinct niche within the broader family of nitrogen-based materials. Characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature, this compound represents an intriguing subject for researchers exploring non-traditional stoichiometry in nitride systems.

As a metastable phase, the material requires precise synthesis conditions to stabilize its structure. Its existence across multiple databases highlights its importance as a specialized candidate for fundamental studies into the structural diversity of ternary nitrides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Sr3InN3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.35 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.073 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Sr3InN3 is used.

Semiconductor researchMaterials science explorationFundamental electronic property studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sr3InN3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Sr3InN3?

Sr3InN3 is a metastable ternary nitride semiconductor that serves as a specialized material for exploring advanced electronic properties.

More questions
What is Sr3InN3 used for?
Sr3InN3 is used in semiconductor research, materials science exploration, and fundamental electronic property studies.
What is the band gap of Sr3InN3?
Sr3InN3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.35 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Sr3InN3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.35 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Sr3InN3 thermodynamically stable?
Sr3InN3 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.073 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Sr3InN3 are known?
5 structures of Sr3InN3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Sr3InN3 contain?
Sr3InN3 contains In, N, and Sr (3 elements).
Where does the data for Sr3InN3 come from?
Sr3InN3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the nitride semiconductors class.

Unlike the widely utilized binary nitrides such as GaN or InN, which are celebrated for their robust thermodynamic stability and widespread industrial adoption, Sr3InN3 is a metastable compound that offers a more complex structural environment. While its siblings like BN and AlN serve as industry standards for high-performance electronics, Sr3InN3 provides a unique platform for investigating the electronic behavior of indium-based nitrides in more exotic, strontium-rich configurations.

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Related Compounds

Other Nitride Semiconductors in the database.

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

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