Readme-Topotactic conversion of Ni3CuN into Ni3Cu with Anti-Perovskite Structure Reveals the Role of Nitrogen on Electrocatalytic Properties

Depositor: Alexey Ganin, Zhengxin Yang 
Date: 26 May 2026
Institution: School of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ, United Kingdom

1. Dataset Overview

The raw data on the chronopotentiometry experiments of Ni3CuN and Ni3Cu in 1 M KOH at 50 mA/cm2 for 24 hours have been provided in the Excel file.


2. File Description

File name: Chronopotentiometry experiments of Ni3CuN and Ni3Cu.xlsx

This Excel workbook contains 1 worksheet named Figure2.

ColumnA-B: Chronopotentiometry experiment at -50 mA/cm2 of Ni3CuN for 24 hours

ColumnD-E: Chronopotentiometry experiment at -50 mA/cm2 of Ni3Cu for 24 hours	


3. Software Requirements

File Type: .xlsx

Required Software: Microsoft Excel or any software supporting XLSX format

Notes: Data are in standard tabular format with labelled columns.



4. Data Description

Each sheet contains tabulated data with labelled columns corresponding to the measured variables:

X-axis variable: Time(s)

Y-axis variable: Potential (V vs. Ag/AgCl in 3.5M KCl)


5. Instrument / Technique Details

Chronopotentiometry experiments: EC-Lab Biologic VSP potentiostat

Applied current: -50 mA (The working area of the electrode was 1×1cm2)

Duration:  24 hours

iR compensation of 85%: Yes (Automatic Biologic potentiostat function)



6. Chemicals Used

Potassium hydroxide: Potassium hydroxide, ca. 85%, ACS reagent, pellets


7.Contact Information:
For further information about this dataset, please contact:

Dr. Alexey Y. Ganin
alexey.ganin@glasgow.ac.uk
WestCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ, United Kingdom