Cd2Zr2

Cd2Zr2 is a stable, metallic intermetallic compound formed from cadmium and zirconium that is frequently studied for its structural properties.

CdZr
Crystal structure of Cd2Zr2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cd2Zr2

Cd2Zr2 is a metallic intermetallic compound composed of cadmium and zirconium. Its position on the convex hull indicates that it is a thermodynamically stable phase, making it a significant subject for structural analysis and materials characterization.

With a high degree of data richness across multiple databases, this compound serves as a critical reference point for understanding the bonding and phase behavior of cadmium-zirconium systems. Its metallic nature suggests potential utility in specialized alloy development where electronic conductivity and structural integrity are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cd2Zr2, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
3 DFT sources

Structures

37
4 databases, 15 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Cd2Zr2 is used.

Materials science researchAlloy developmentFundamental structural studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cd2Zr2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cd2Zr2?

Cd2Zr2 is a stable, metallic intermetallic compound formed from cadmium and zirconium that is frequently studied for its structural properties.

More questions
What is Cd2Zr2 used for?
Cd2Zr2 is used in materials science research, alloy development, and fundamental structural studies.
What is the band gap of Cd2Zr2?
Cd2Zr2 is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is Cd2Zr2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is Cd2Zr2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cd2Zr2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cd2Zr2 are known?
37 structures of Cd2Zr2 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 15 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cd2Zr2 contain?
Cd2Zr2 contains Cd and Zr (2 elements).
Where does the data for Cd2Zr2 come from?
Cd2Zr2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable intermetallic, Cd2Zr2 represents a well-defined structural phase within the cadmium-zirconium binary system, serving as a benchmark for researchers studying the stability and formation of complex metallic alloys.

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

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