SnNbO2N is a mixed-metal oxynitride semiconductor combining tin and niobium, belonging to the family of transition metal oxynitrides. This is a research-stage material being investigated for photocatalytic and optoelectronic applications due to its tunable bandgap and nitrogen-doping effects that enhance visible-light absorption compared to conventional oxides. The material shows promise in environmental remediation and energy conversion contexts, where the oxynitride chemistry offers advantages over pure oxides by enabling operation under visible rather than only UV light.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.5000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.0000691 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1800 | eV/atom | — |