SrCeN2

SrCeN2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting nitride compound containing strontium and cerium.

CeNSr
Crystal structure of SrCeN2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About SrCeN2

SrCeN2 is a semiconducting ternary nitride composed of strontium, cerium, and nitrogen. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement that has garnered significant interest in materials databases for its predictable formation and electronic behavior.

Its semiconducting nature makes it a subject of study for potential optoelectronic or specialized electronic applications. The compound is characterized by a well-defined structural profile, supported by multiple reported entries across scientific databases, highlighting its importance in the exploration of rare-earth-containing nitrides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for SrCeN2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.30–1.27 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

15
3 databases, 6 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where SrCeN2 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistry studiesMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SrCeN2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is SrCeN2?

SrCeN2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting nitride compound containing strontium and cerium.

More questions
What is SrCeN2 used for?
SrCeN2 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry studies, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of SrCeN2?
SrCeN2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.30–1.27 eV across 15 reported structures.
Is SrCeN2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.27 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is SrCeN2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — SrCeN2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of SrCeN2 are known?
15 structures of SrCeN2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
What elements does SrCeN2 contain?
SrCeN2 contains Ce, N, and Sr (3 elements).
Where does the data for SrCeN2 come from?
SrCeN2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct ternary nitride, SrCeN2 occupies a unique position in materials research. Without direct structural siblings in this specific class, it serves as a foundational example of how alkaline earth and lanthanide elements can combine to form stable, semiconducting frameworks, providing a benchmark for future investigations into similar multi-element nitride systems.

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

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