Cu1Pd1Sr2
Cu1Pd1Sr2 is a semiconducting ternary alloy containing copper, palladium, and strontium that is studied for its structural diversity in catalytic research.
About Cu1Pd1Sr2
Cu1Pd1Sr2 is a semiconducting intermetallic compound belonging to the class of platinum-group alloy catalysts. Its unique electronic configuration and structural arrangement make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating specialized catalytic behaviors in complex metallic systems.
While this material exhibits a diverse range of reported structural variations, it is characterized as being thermodynamically above the hull. This suggests that the phase may be metastable under standard conditions, requiring specific synthesis pathways to stabilize its structure for potential experimental evaluation.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Cu1Pd1Sr2, 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 Cu1Pd1Sr2 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cu1Pd1Sr2, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Cu1Pd1Sr2?
Cu1Pd1Sr2 is a semiconducting ternary alloy containing copper, palladium, and strontium that is studied for its structural diversity in catalytic research.
What is Cu1Pd1Sr2 used for?
What is the band gap of Cu1Pd1Sr2?
Is Cu1Pd1Sr2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Cu1Pd1Sr2 thermodynamically stable?
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What elements does Cu1Pd1Sr2 contain?
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How It Compares
Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.
Within the diverse family of platinum-group alloys, Cu1Pd1Sr2 occupies a distinct position compared to more stable or common phases like BaPd or LaRh. Unlike these more frequently characterized members, its status as a metastable phase highlights the structural complexity inherent in ternary systems containing copper, palladium, and strontium.
Related Compounds
Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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