CdMg2Pt
CdMg2Pt is a semimetallic platinum-group alloy that exists as a metastable phase with potential applications in catalytic material science.
About CdMg2Pt
CdMg2Pt is a specialized platinum-group alloy characterized by its near-zero-gap electronic structure. As a semimetallic material, it bridges the gap between conductive metals and semiconducting compounds, making it an intriguing subject for electronic and catalytic investigations.
Due to its position above the thermodynamic hull, this compound is considered metastable. Its existence across multiple reported structures suggests that specific synthesis conditions are required to stabilize its unique atomic arrangement for potential use in specialized catalytic applications.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for CdMg2Pt, 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 CdMg2Pt is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about CdMg2Pt, answered from cross-validated data.
What is CdMg2Pt?
CdMg2Pt is a semimetallic platinum-group alloy that exists as a metastable phase with potential applications in catalytic material science.
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What is the band gap of CdMg2Pt?
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How It Compares
Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.
Within the diverse family of platinum-group alloys, CdMg2Pt occupies a niche position compared to more stable, widely utilized phases like As2Pt or GeRu. While many of its siblings are characterized by robust thermodynamic stability, CdMg2Pt represents a more elusive, metastable phase that requires precise control over its synthesis to maintain its semimetallic properties.
Related Compounds
Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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