Cd1Hf1Pd2
Cd1Hf1Pd2 is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound belonging to the platinum-group alloy catalyst class.
About Cd1Hf1Pd2
Cd1Hf1Pd2 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 transition metal chemistry and structural complexity.
While it exhibits a diverse range of reported structural configurations, the compound is identified as being above the thermodynamic hull, suggesting it may be metastable under standard conditions. Its study contributes to the broader understanding of how heavy elements like hafnium and palladium interact with cadmium to influence electronic properties.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Cd1Hf1Pd2, 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 Cd1Hf1Pd2 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cd1Hf1Pd2, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Cd1Hf1Pd2?
Cd1Hf1Pd2 is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound belonging to the platinum-group alloy catalyst class.
What is Cd1Hf1Pd2 used for?
What is the band gap of Cd1Hf1Pd2?
Is Cd1Hf1Pd2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Cd1Hf1Pd2 thermodynamically stable?
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What elements does Cd1Hf1Pd2 contain?
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How It Compares
Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.
Within the diverse family of platinum-group alloys, Cd1Hf1Pd2 stands out for its specific combination of elements compared to more conventional binary systems like BaPd or GeRu. While many members of this class are investigated for their robust catalytic performance, this compound's placement above the thermodynamic hull highlights the synthetic challenges inherent in stabilizing complex ternary phases compared to more established siblings like As2Pt.
Related Compounds
Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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