TiNCl

TiNCl is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of titanium, nitrogen, and chlorine.

ClNTi
Crystal structure of TiNCl
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About TiNCl

TiNCl is a distinct inorganic compound that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. As a thermodynamically stable material residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural configuration that is of significant interest for fundamental materials research.

Its unique composition of titanium, nitrogen, and chlorine positions it as a subject of interest for those studying layered inorganic structures. With multiple reported crystal structures, it serves as a valuable case study for understanding phase stability and electronic modulation in non-metallic inorganic systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

0.56–2.32 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

11
3 databases, 6 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where TiNCl is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistry studiesMaterials science characterization
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is TiNCl?

TiNCl is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting inorganic compound composed of titanium, nitrogen, and chlorine.

More questions
What is TiNCl used for?
TiNCl is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry studies, and materials science characterization.
What is the band gap of TiNCl?
TiNCl has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.56–2.32 eV across 11 reported structures.
Is TiNCl a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.32 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is TiNCl thermodynamically stable?
Yes — TiNCl sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of TiNCl are known?
11 structures of TiNCl are reported across 3 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
What elements does TiNCl contain?
TiNCl contains Cl, N, and Ti (3 elements).
Where does the data for TiNCl come from?
TiNCl data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a standalone material in this context, TiNCl serves as a primary example of a stable, semiconducting halide-nitride system. Its position on the convex hull highlights its structural integrity, making it a benchmark for future investigations into similar ternary inorganic compounds.

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

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