Ga1In1Pd2

Ga1In1Pd2 is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound composed of gallium, indium, and palladium used in materials science research.

Crystal structure of Ga1In1Pd2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ga1In1Pd2

Ga1In1Pd2 is a specialized intermetallic compound within the platinum-group alloy catalyst class. Characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature, this material represents a complex arrangement of gallium, indium, and palladium atoms that has been documented across multiple structural configurations.

While its thermodynamic profile suggests it sits above the stability hull, the material remains a subject of interest in solid-state chemistry. Its unique composition allows researchers to investigate how mixing p-block elements with noble metals influences catalytic potential and electronic behavior in advanced material synthesis.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ga1In1Pd2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.66 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

1.637 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
1 DFT source

Structures

26
2 databases, 13 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Ga1In1Pd2 is used.

Catalysis researchSolid-state chemistry studiesIntermetallic phase exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ga1In1Pd2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ga1In1Pd2?

Ga1In1Pd2 is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound composed of gallium, indium, and palladium used in materials science research.

More questions
What is Ga1In1Pd2 used for?
Ga1In1Pd2 is used in catalysis research, solid-state chemistry studies, and intermetallic phase exploration.
What is the band gap of Ga1In1Pd2?
Ga1In1Pd2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.66 eV across 26 reported structures.
Is Ga1In1Pd2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.66 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ga1In1Pd2 thermodynamically stable?
Ga1In1Pd2 has a lowest energy above hull of 1.637 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of Ga1In1Pd2 are known?
26 structures of Ga1In1Pd2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 13 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ga1In1Pd2 contain?
Ga1In1Pd2 contains Ga, In, and Pd (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ga1In1Pd2 come from?
Ga1In1Pd2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.

Within the broader class of platinum-group alloy catalysts, Ga1In1Pd2 exhibits a distinct structural complexity compared to simpler binary systems like BaPd or GeRu. Unlike the more common noble metal-based catalysts, this ternary alloy highlights the diverse structural landscape of the group, serving as a challenging case study for phase stability alongside more frequently studied compounds like P3Ru.

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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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