New class of metal nitrides could lead to more durable semiconductors

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Newly proposed structure of platinum nitride. The structure is similar to that of pyrite (iron disulphide). The gray spheres represent platinum the blue spheres represent nitrogen.
Newly proposed structure of platinum nitride. The structure is similar to that of pyrite (iron disulphide). The gray spheres represent platinum; the blue spheres represent nitrogen.

New research shows that a novel class of nitrides made from noble metals can be synthesized under extreme conditions and are likely to have unusual or even unique properties that would be useful in semiconductor, superconductor and corrosion-resistant devices.


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