Be1Ge1Rh2
Be1Ge1Rh2 is a semiconducting intermetallic alloy containing beryllium, germanium, and rhodium that is primarily studied for its structural characteristics.
About Be1Ge1Rh2
Be1Ge1Rh2 is a complex intermetallic compound categorized within the platinum-group alloy catalysts. Characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature, this material represents a unique intersection of light beryllium, germanium, and heavy rhodium elements within a metallic framework.
While this compound has been identified in structural databases, its thermodynamic profile suggests it sits above the hull, indicating potential instability under standard conditions. Its study contributes to the broader understanding of how rare-earth and platinum-group elements interact to form unconventional electronic configurations.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Be1Ge1Rh2, 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 Be1Ge1Rh2 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Be1Ge1Rh2, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Be1Ge1Rh2?
Be1Ge1Rh2 is a semiconducting intermetallic alloy containing beryllium, germanium, and rhodium that is primarily studied for its structural characteristics.
What is Be1Ge1Rh2 used for?
What is the band gap of Be1Ge1Rh2?
Is Be1Ge1Rh2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Be1Ge1Rh2 thermodynamically stable?
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How It Compares
Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.
Compared to more stable or commonly utilized members of the platinum-group alloy class such as GeRu or IrSe2, Be1Ge1Rh2 is distinguished by its inclusion of beryllium, which significantly alters the structural density and electronic behavior of the lattice relative to its heavier transition-metal counterparts.
Related Compounds
Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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