AsPPt

AsPPt is a semiconducting ternary alloy composed of arsenic, phosphorus, and platinum that is considered a viable candidate for synthesis and catalytic research.

Crystal structure of AsPPt (cubic, P213 (No. 198))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About AsPPt

AsPPt is a semiconducting ternary compound within the platinum-group alloy catalyst family. Its electronic properties and structural configuration make it a subject of interest for researchers exploring new pathways in materials design and catalytic efficiency. Being a near-hull material, it is considered a strong candidate for experimental synthesis in laboratory settings.

This compound represents an intriguing intersection of pnictogen elements and platinum-group metals. Its potential utility lies in its ability to bridge the gap between traditional metallic catalysts and semiconducting materials, offering unique surface reactivity profiles for advanced chemical processes.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for AsPPt, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.80 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.017 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 3 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for AsPPt, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
P213 (No. 198)cubic0.800.0173-25.7479.68
9.60
Pm (No. 6)Monoclinic11.55
Amm2 (No. 38)Orthorhombic8.14
Pm (No. 6)Monoclinic9.94
Uses

Applications

Where AsPPt is used.

Catalytic researchSemiconductor materials developmentAdvanced chemical synthesis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is AsPPt?

AsPPt is a semiconducting ternary alloy composed of arsenic, phosphorus, and platinum that is considered a viable candidate for synthesis and catalytic research.

More questions
What is AsPPt used for?
AsPPt is used in catalytic research, semiconductor materials development, and advanced chemical synthesis.
What is the band gap of AsPPt?
AsPPt has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.80 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is AsPPt a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.80 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is AsPPt thermodynamically stable?
AsPPt has a lowest energy above hull of 0.017 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
What is the crystal structure of AsPPt?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of AsPPt is cubic symmetry, space group P213 (No. 198).
What is the density of AsPPt?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of AsPPt is 9.68 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of AsPPt are known?
5 structures of AsPPt are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does AsPPt contain?
AsPPt contains As, P, and Pt (3 elements).
Where does the data for AsPPt come from?
AsPPt data is cross-referenced from materials_project, omat24, mpaloe.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.

Within the diverse landscape of platinum-group alloys, AsPPt occupies a distinct niche compared to binary counterparts like As2Pt or GeRu. While many members of this class exhibit metallic behavior, the semiconducting nature of AsPPt sets it apart, potentially offering superior selectivity in specific catalytic applications where electronic band control is paramount.

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Related Compounds

Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • omat24 — Data from OMat24 (Meta FAIR). Cite: Barroso-Luque et al., arXiv 2410.12771 (2024).
  • mpaloe — Data from mpaloe.

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