Cd1Mg2Pd1
Cd1Mg2Pd1 is a metastable, semiconducting ternary alloy composed of cadmium, magnesium, and palladium used in advanced materials research.
About Cd1Mg2Pd1
Cd1Mg2Pd1 is a specialized semiconducting alloy within the platinum-group catalyst family. Its metastable nature makes it a subject of significant interest for researchers investigating phase stability and electronic structure tuning in complex intermetallic systems. By incorporating cadmium and magnesium into a palladium-based framework, this material offers a distinct electronic environment that deviates from traditional noble metal catalysts. It serves as a valuable case study for understanding how ternary alloying influences charge carrier behavior in metallic-like compounds. The material is primarily utilized in fundamental materials research, where its structural complexity and electronic properties are explored to develop more efficient catalytic pathways and advanced electronic components.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Cd1Mg2Pd1, 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.
Reported Structures
Lowest-energy structures reported for Cd1Mg2Pd1, ranked by energy above hull.
| Space GroupSymmetry classification of the crystal arrangement. The number is the international space-group index. | Crystal SystemBroad lattice family, such as cubic, tetragonal, monoclinic, or triclinic, derived from unit-cell symmetry. | Band Gap (eV)Electronic gap calculated for this specific reported structure, measured in electronvolts. | E above hull (eV/atom)Thermodynamic distance from the convex hull for this structure, normalized per atom. Lower is generally more stable. | E/atom (eV)Computed total energy normalized per atom. Use energy above hull, not this value alone, when comparing stability. | Density (g/cm³)Mass per relaxed crystal volume, reported in grams per cubic centimeter. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fm-3m (No. 225) | cubic | 0.00 | 0.0259 | -2.735 | 6.07 |
| Immm (No. 71) | orthorhombic | 0.37 | 1.4949 | -1.266 | 0.40 |
| Pm (No. 6) | — | — | — | — | — |
| P4mm (No. 99) | — | — | — | — | — |
| I4/mmm (No. 139) | — | — | — | — | — |
| P2/m (No. 10) | — | — | — | — | — |
| P4/mmm (No. 123) | — | — | — | — | — |
| P4/mmm (No. 123) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pmmm (No. 47) | — | — | — | — | — |
| P4/mmm (No. 123) | — | — | — | — | — |
| P4/mmm (No. 123) | — | — | — | — | — |
| P4/mmm (No. 123) | — | — | — | — | — |
Applications
Where Cd1Mg2Pd1 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cd1Mg2Pd1, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Cd1Mg2Pd1?
Cd1Mg2Pd1 is a metastable, semiconducting ternary alloy composed of cadmium, magnesium, and palladium used in advanced materials research.
What is Cd1Mg2Pd1 used for?
What is the band gap of Cd1Mg2Pd1?
Is Cd1Mg2Pd1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Cd1Mg2Pd1 thermodynamically stable?
What is the crystal structure of Cd1Mg2Pd1?
What is the density of Cd1Mg2Pd1?
How many polymorphs of Cd1Mg2Pd1 are known?
What elements does Cd1Mg2Pd1 contain?
Where does the data for Cd1Mg2Pd1 come from?
How It Compares
Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.
Within the broader class of platinum-group alloys, Cd1Mg2Pd1 occupies a niche position compared to more conventional binary systems like BaPd or GeRu. While many of its peers, such as IrSe2 or As2Pt, are characterized by distinct stoichiometric ratios and varying degrees of structural stability, Cd1Mg2Pd1 stands out due to its specific ternary composition and metastable character. This complexity allows it to bridge the gap between simple binary catalysts and more intricate multi-component systems, offering a unique electronic landscape that contrasts with the more established, stable phases found in the group.
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).
- aflow — Data from AFLOW. Cite: Curtarolo et al., Comp. Mater. Sci. 58, 218 (2012).
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