Cd1Mn1Pd2

Cd1Mn1Pd2 is a semiconducting ternary alloy containing cadmium, manganese, and palladium that is primarily studied for its complex structural behavior.

Crystal structure of Cd1Mn1Pd2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cd1Mn1Pd2

Cd1Mn1Pd2 is a semiconducting intermetallic compound belonging to the class of platinum-group alloy catalysts. Its unique electronic configuration and structural complexity make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating specialized catalytic properties in ternary metal systems.

While this material exhibits a high degree of structural diversity with numerous reported configurations, it is characterized as being thermodynamically unstable relative to its constituent elements. This metastable nature is a critical factor for scientists evaluating its potential utility in advanced chemical synthesis and materials engineering.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cd1Mn1Pd2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.41 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

1.917 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
1 DFT source

Structures

27
2 databases, 16 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Cd1Mn1Pd2 is used.

Catalysis researchMaterials science studiesIntermetallic phase investigation
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cd1Mn1Pd2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cd1Mn1Pd2?

Cd1Mn1Pd2 is a semiconducting ternary alloy containing cadmium, manganese, and palladium that is primarily studied for its complex structural behavior.

More questions
What is Cd1Mn1Pd2 used for?
Cd1Mn1Pd2 is used in catalysis research, materials science studies, and intermetallic phase investigation.
What is the band gap of Cd1Mn1Pd2?
Cd1Mn1Pd2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.41 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is Cd1Mn1Pd2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.41 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cd1Mn1Pd2 thermodynamically stable?
Cd1Mn1Pd2 has a lowest energy above hull of 1.917 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of Cd1Mn1Pd2 are known?
27 structures of Cd1Mn1Pd2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 16 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cd1Mn1Pd2 contain?
Cd1Mn1Pd2 contains Cd, Mn, and Pd (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cd1Mn1Pd2 come from?
Cd1Mn1Pd2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.

Unlike more stable binary systems such as BaPd or GeRu, Cd1Mn1Pd2 exists as a complex ternary phase that sits above the thermodynamic hull. While siblings like P3Ru or LaRh often exhibit well-defined, robust structural motifs, this compound represents a more challenging, metastable member of the platinum-group alloy family.

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Related Compounds

Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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