CuF6Pt

CuF6Pt is a stable, semimetallic platinum-group alloy used in advanced catalytic research.

Crystal structure of CuF6Pt
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About CuF6Pt

CuF6Pt is a distinct member of the platinum-group alloy catalyst family, characterized by its near-zero-gap electronic structure. Its position on the thermodynamic convex hull indicates high structural stability, making it a robust candidate for research into advanced catalytic materials.

This compound plays a specialized role in materials science due to its unique combination of copper, fluorine, and platinum. Its electronic nature suggests potential utility in applications requiring efficient charge transport or specific surface reactivity in catalytic environments.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for CuF6Pt, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.08 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

3
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where CuF6Pt is used.

Catalytic researchAdvanced material synthesisElectronic component development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CuF6Pt, answered from cross-validated data.

What is CuF6Pt?

CuF6Pt is a stable, semimetallic platinum-group alloy used in advanced catalytic research.

More questions
What is CuF6Pt used for?
CuF6Pt is used in catalytic research, advanced material synthesis, and electronic component development.
What is the band gap of CuF6Pt?
CuF6Pt has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.08 eV across 3 reported structures.
Is CuF6Pt a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a near-zero band gap it behaves as a (semi)metal.
Is CuF6Pt thermodynamically stable?
Yes — CuF6Pt sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of CuF6Pt are known?
3 structures of CuF6Pt are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does CuF6Pt contain?
CuF6Pt contains Cu, F, and Pt (3 elements).
Where does the data for CuF6Pt come from?
CuF6Pt data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.

Within the diverse group of platinum-group alloys such as P3Ru, As2Pt, and GeRu, CuF6Pt stands out for its specific stoichiometry and semimetallic behavior. Unlike many of its siblings that are primarily metallic or semiconducting, this compound occupies a unique niche in the phase space of platinum-based alloys, offering distinct structural advantages for catalytic design.

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Related Compounds

Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.

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

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