Ag1Ca2Rh1

Ag1Ca2Rh1 is a metastable, semiconducting intermetallic alloy composed of silver, calcium, and rhodium used in catalytic research.

Crystal structure of Ag1Ca2Rh1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ag1Ca2Rh1

Ag1Ca2Rh1 is a specialized intermetallic compound categorized within the platinum-group alloy catalysts. As a metastable phase, it represents a complex structural arrangement that highlights the intricate bonding potential between silver, calcium, and rhodium.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic character, distinguishing it from the typically metallic nature of many platinum-group alloys. Its unique electronic profile makes it a subject of interest for researchers investigating non-traditional catalytic pathways and electronic material design.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ag1Ca2Rh1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.42 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.052 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
1 DFT source

Structures

28
2 databases, 15 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Ag1Ca2Rh1 is used.

Catalytic material researchSemiconducting alloy developmentIntermetallic phase studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ag1Ca2Rh1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ag1Ca2Rh1?

Ag1Ca2Rh1 is a metastable, semiconducting intermetallic alloy composed of silver, calcium, and rhodium used in catalytic research.

More questions
What is Ag1Ca2Rh1 used for?
Ag1Ca2Rh1 is used in catalytic material research, semiconducting alloy development, and intermetallic phase studies.
What is the band gap of Ag1Ca2Rh1?
Ag1Ca2Rh1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.42 eV across 28 reported structures.
Is Ag1Ca2Rh1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.42 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ag1Ca2Rh1 thermodynamically stable?
Ag1Ca2Rh1 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.052 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Ag1Ca2Rh1 are known?
28 structures of Ag1Ca2Rh1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 15 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ag1Ca2Rh1 contain?
Ag1Ca2Rh1 contains Ag, Ca, and Rh (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ag1Ca2Rh1 come from?
Ag1Ca2Rh1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.

Within the broader family of platinum-group alloys, Ag1Ca2Rh1 occupies a distinct niche compared to more conventional metallic phases like BaPd or LaRh. While many of its siblings are characterized by robust metallic conductivity, Ag1Ca2Rh1 stands out due to its semiconducting nature and metastable state, offering a different pathway for surface-mediated chemical reactions.

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Related Compounds

Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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