Cu3Pt
Cu3Pt is a stable, metallic alloy of copper and platinum frequently studied for its potential in catalytic applications.
About Cu3Pt
Cu3Pt is a metallic alloy composed of copper and platinum. As a member of the platinum-group alloy catalyst family, it is recognized for its thermodynamic stability, sitting directly on the convex hull, which indicates a robust structural configuration that is highly favorable under standard conditions.
This material is of significant interest in catalysis research due to the synergistic effects between its constituent elements. Its metallic nature and structural reliability make it a compelling candidate for applications requiring durable, conductive, and catalytically active surfaces.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Cu3Pt, aggregated across 5 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 Cu3Pt is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cu3Pt, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Cu3Pt?
Cu3Pt is a stable, metallic alloy of copper and platinum frequently studied for its potential in catalytic applications.
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How It Compares
Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.
Within the diverse group of platinum-group alloys, Cu3Pt stands out for its structural simplicity and stability compared to more complex or volatile members like As2Ir or Ga2Ru. While many alloys in this class are explored for specific stoichiometric ratios to tune reactivity, Cu3Pt remains a foundational example of a stable binary metallic phase.
Related Compounds
Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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