Sr4SnN4

Sr4SnN4 is a semiconducting ternary nitride compound that is considered a promising candidate for synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

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Crystal structure of Sr4SnN4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Sr4SnN4

Sr4SnN4 is a ternary nitride compound composed of strontium, tin, and nitrogen. It exhibits semiconducting electronic properties, making it a subject of interest for researchers investigating new materials for optoelectronic or semiconductor applications.

As a near-hull material, it is considered thermodynamically stable and likely synthesizable under appropriate laboratory conditions. Its presence across multiple structural databases highlights its significance as a candidate for experimental validation in the field of inorganic nitrides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Sr4SnN4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.66 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

6
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Sr4SnN4 is used.

Semiconductor researchOptoelectronic material developmentSolid-state chemistry
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sr4SnN4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Sr4SnN4?

Sr4SnN4 is a semiconducting ternary nitride compound that is considered a promising candidate for synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

More questions
What is Sr4SnN4 used for?
Sr4SnN4 is used in semiconductor research, optoelectronic material development, and solid-state chemistry.
What is the band gap of Sr4SnN4?
Sr4SnN4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.66 eV across 6 reported structures.
Is Sr4SnN4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.66 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Sr4SnN4 thermodynamically stable?
Sr4SnN4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.023 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Sr4SnN4 are known?
6 structures of Sr4SnN4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Sr4SnN4 contain?
Sr4SnN4 contains N, Sn, and Sr (3 elements).
Where does the data for Sr4SnN4 come from?
Sr4SnN4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a member of the ternary nitride family, Sr4SnN4 represents a specialized structural configuration that occupies a unique position in the landscape of semiconducting materials. While it currently stands as a distinct entry without direct structural siblings in this context, it serves as a critical reference point for understanding the stability and electronic behavior of complex strontium-tin-nitrogen systems.

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

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