DyN
semiconductor· DyN
Dysprosium nitride (DyN) is a rare-earth transition metal nitride semiconductor belonging to the family of rare-earth compounds, characterized by a rock-salt crystal structure. While primarily a research material rather than a mature commercial product, DyN is investigated for wide-bandgap semiconductor applications and hard coating systems that require thermal stability and chemical resistance. Engineers consider rare-earth nitrides like DyN for extreme-environment electronics, refractory coatings, and optoelectronic devices where conventional semiconductors degrade, though material availability and processing complexity remain significant barriers to widespread adoption.
high-temperature semiconductorsrefractory coatingsresearch optoelectronicsextreme-environment electronicshard protective filmsrare-earth compound development
Compliance & Regulations
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 24,805.8 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 18,608.3 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | 0.3599 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 2.600 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.1170 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -138.1 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.929 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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