YSnO₂N is an experimental oxynitride semiconductor compound combining yttrium, tin, oxygen, and nitrogen elements, belonging to the emerging class of mixed-anion semiconductors. This material is primarily of research interest for next-generation optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications, where the incorporation of nitrogen into the tin dioxide lattice is designed to modify electronic band structure and enhance visible-light activity compared to conventional SnO₂. Engineers evaluating this material should recognize it as a development-stage compound rather than an established commercial option, relevant mainly to programs targeting advanced photocatalysis, photovoltaics, or wide-bandgap semiconductor innovation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.700 | eV | DFT · GLLB-SC | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | -0.000511 | μB | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.8200 | eV/atom | DFT |
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