SrN6

SrN6 is a nitrogen-rich, wide-band-gap insulating compound that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

NSr
Crystal structure of SrN6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About SrN6

SrN6 is a nitrogen-rich inorganic compound that exhibits wide-band-gap insulating behavior. Its structural complexity and electronic properties make it a subject of significant interest in high-pressure materials science, where nitrogen-rich frameworks are often investigated for their unique bonding characteristics.

As a near-hull material, SrN6 is considered a viable target for experimental synthesis. Its stability profile suggests that it may be successfully accessed under specific laboratory conditions, positioning it as a promising candidate for researchers exploring novel energetic materials and nitrogen-based solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for SrN6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.35–3.67 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.009 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

9
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where SrN6 is used.

High-energy density materials researchSolid-state nitrogen chemistryHigh-pressure structural studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SrN6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is SrN6?

SrN6 is a nitrogen-rich, wide-band-gap insulating compound that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

More questions
What is SrN6 used for?
SrN6 is used in high-energy density materials research, solid-state nitrogen chemistry, and high-pressure structural studies.
What is the band gap of SrN6?
SrN6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.35–3.67 eV across 9 reported structures.
Is SrN6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.67 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is SrN6 thermodynamically stable?
SrN6 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.009 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of SrN6 are known?
9 structures of SrN6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does SrN6 contain?
SrN6 contains N and Sr (2 elements).
Where does the data for SrN6 come from?
SrN6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a member of the nitrogen-rich alkaline earth metal family, SrN6 represents a specialized area of structural research where the high nitrogen content drives the formation of complex, insulating frameworks. It serves as a key example of how heavy alkaline earth metals can stabilize highly nitrogenous structures, providing a benchmark for understanding the structural evolution of nitrogen-rich compounds in this chemical class.

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

Analyze SrN6 in the Lattice Graph platform

Polymorph comparison, confidence scoring, supply-chain risk, and patent monitoring — across 53 integrated data sources.

Explore the Platform →