Cd1Ru1Y2
Cd1Ru1Y2 is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound containing cadmium, ruthenium, and yttrium that belongs to the platinum-group alloy catalyst family.
About Cd1Ru1Y2
Cd1Ru1Y2 is a complex ternary intermetallic compound classified within the platinum-group alloy catalysts. It exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior, which distinguishes it from the more metallic members typically found in this material class. Its structural complexity is highlighted by a significant number of reported configurations across crystallographic databases. Due to its position above the thermodynamic hull, this compound is considered metastable. While its synthesis remains a challenge, it serves as a subject of interest for researchers investigating the interplay between rare-earth elements and platinum-group metals in catalytic design.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Cd1Ru1Y2, 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 Cd1Ru1Y2 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cd1Ru1Y2, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Cd1Ru1Y2?
Cd1Ru1Y2 is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound containing cadmium, ruthenium, and yttrium that belongs to the platinum-group alloy catalyst family.
What is Cd1Ru1Y2 used for?
What is the band gap of Cd1Ru1Y2?
Is Cd1Ru1Y2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Cd1Ru1Y2 thermodynamically stable?
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What elements does Cd1Ru1Y2 contain?
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How It Compares
Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.
Unlike the more robust and thermodynamically stable members of the platinum-group alloy class such as Ga2Ru or GeRu, Cd1Ru1Y2 is characterized by its metastable nature. While many of its siblings like BaPd or LaRh are studied for their metallic conductivity and structural simplicity, this compound offers a unique semiconducting profile that sets it apart from the conventional metallic behavior prevalent in the group.
Related Compounds
Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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