CdLi2Rh
CdLi2Rh is a semiconducting intermetallic compound belonging to the platinum-group alloy catalyst family that exhibits metastable thermodynamic characteristics.
About CdLi2Rh
CdLi2Rh is a complex intermetallic compound classified within the platinum-group alloy catalysts. Characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature, it represents a unique intersection of transition metal chemistry and alkali metal integration, offering distinct pathways for chemical reactivity.
Despite its existence in multiple structural databases, the compound is noted for being thermodynamically metastable, sitting above the hull of stability. This suggests that while it can be synthesized, its formation requires specific kinetic control, making it a subject of interest for fundamental studies in solid-state synthesis.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for CdLi2Rh, aggregated across 3 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 CdLi2Rh is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CdLi2Rh, answered from cross-validated data.
What is CdLi2Rh?
CdLi2Rh is a semiconducting intermetallic compound belonging to the platinum-group alloy catalyst family that exhibits metastable thermodynamic characteristics.
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What is the band gap of CdLi2Rh?
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How It Compares
Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.
Unlike more robust and stable members of the platinum-group alloy class such as LaRh or GeRu, CdLi2Rh exhibits a higher degree of thermodynamic instability. While siblings like As2Pt or IrSe2 often demonstrate conventional metallic or highly stable semiconducting behaviors, CdLi2Rh occupies a more precarious position, highlighting the challenges of incorporating light alkali elements into traditional noble metal catalytic frameworks.
Related Compounds
Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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