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Si2CN: a stable nitrogen-containing radical with cyclic ground state.

Guang-Hui Chen1, Yi-Hong Ding, Xu-Ri Huang

  • 1State Key Laboratory of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, Institute of Theoretical Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130023, People's Republic of China.

The Journal of Chemical Physics
|July 23, 2004
PubMed
Summary

The study identifies the most stable structure of Si(2)CN as a cyclic isomer with strong C-N bonding, suggesting potential astrophysical and industrial applications for this silicon carbon nitride species.

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Area of Science:

  • Computational chemistry
  • Astrochemistry
  • Materials science

Background:

  • Silicon carbon nitride (Si2CN) species are relevant in interstellar chemistry and materials science.
  • Understanding the structural diversity and stability of Si2CN is crucial for predicting its behavior and applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the structures and isomerization pathways of Si2CN.
  • To identify the most thermodynamically stable and kinetically robust isomers.
  • To assess the potential observability and implications of Si2CN in astrophysical and industrial contexts.

Main Methods:

  • Density functional theory (DFT) and ab initio calculations were employed.
  • Coupled-cluster single double (CCSD)(T) and QCISD levels of theory were utilized.

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  • Zero-point vibrational energy corrections were included.

    • Main Results:

    • Fourteen minimum energy isomers and 23 transition states were located.
    • A cyclic isomer (cSiSiCN 1) with Si-C cross bonding was identified as the most stable.
    • Isomer 1 exhibits strong C-N multiple bonding, resembling a radical adduct.
    • A linear isomer (SiCNSi 5) was found to be energetically close to isomer 1.
    • Both isomers 1 and 5 possess high kinetic stability with significant energy barriers.

    Conclusions:

    • The cyclic Si2CN isomer 1 is a highly stable and promising candidate for astrophysical detection.
    • The identified isomers and their stability have implications for interstellar chemistry and nitrogen-doped silicon carbide vaporization.
    • Si2CN species warrant further experimental and observational investigation.