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

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.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Ag1Ca2Rh1, aggregated across 2 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where Ag1Ca2Rh1 is used.
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.
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What is the band gap of Ag1Ca2Rh1?
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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.
Related Compounds
Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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