Au1Cd2Pt1
Au1Cd2Pt1 is a semiconducting, metastable platinum-group alloy used in advanced materials research.
About Au1Cd2Pt1
Au1Cd2Pt1 is a semiconducting intermetallic compound belonging to the class of platinum-group alloy catalysts. Its unique electronic configuration positions it as a subject of interest for researchers investigating the intersection of precious metal behavior and semiconducting properties in complex alloys.
While this material exhibits a diverse range of reported structural configurations, it is characterized by its position above the thermodynamic stability hull. This suggests that the phase is metastable, requiring specific synthesis conditions to stabilize its structure for potential catalytic applications.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Au1Cd2Pt1, 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 Au1Cd2Pt1 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Au1Cd2Pt1, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Au1Cd2Pt1?
Au1Cd2Pt1 is a semiconducting, metastable platinum-group alloy used in advanced materials research.
What is Au1Cd2Pt1 used for?
What is the band gap of Au1Cd2Pt1?
Is Au1Cd2Pt1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Au1Cd2Pt1 thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of Au1Cd2Pt1 are known?
What elements does Au1Cd2Pt1 contain?
Where does the data for Au1Cd2Pt1 come from?
How It Compares
Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.
Unlike more stable, well-characterized members of the platinum-group alloy class such as As2Pt or GeRu, Au1Cd2Pt1 is distinguished by its metastable nature and semiconducting electronic character. While many siblings in this group are prized for their robust metallic stability, this compound represents a more complex, structurally diverse phase that challenges traditional expectations for platinum-based catalysts.
Related Compounds
Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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