Ga2Pd1Tc1
Ga2Pd1Tc1 is a metastable, semiconducting ternary alloy composed of gallium, palladium, and technetium.
About Ga2Pd1Tc1
Ga2Pd1Tc1 is a complex ternary alloy belonging to the class of platinum-group metal catalysts. Characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature, this material represents a unique intersection of gallium, palladium, and technetium chemistry within a metallic framework. Its existence is documented through a significant number of reported structural configurations, highlighting its interest in fundamental materials research.
Despite its structural diversity, the compound is situated above the thermodynamic hull, suggesting it is a metastable phase. This positioning makes it a subject of intrigue for researchers investigating the synthesis and stabilization of complex intermetallic compounds that do not naturally occur in the most stable ground states.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Ga2Pd1Tc1, 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 Ga2Pd1Tc1 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ga2Pd1Tc1, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Ga2Pd1Tc1?
Ga2Pd1Tc1 is a metastable, semiconducting ternary alloy composed of gallium, palladium, and technetium.
What is Ga2Pd1Tc1 used for?
What is the band gap of Ga2Pd1Tc1?
Is Ga2Pd1Tc1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Ga2Pd1Tc1 thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of Ga2Pd1Tc1 are known?
What elements does Ga2Pd1Tc1 contain?
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How It Compares
Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.
Within the diverse landscape of platinum-group alloy catalysts, Ga2Pd1Tc1 occupies a distinct space compared to more stable or common counterparts like BaPd or Ga2Ru. While many members of this class exhibit robust metallic behavior, Ga2Pd1Tc1 is notable for its semiconducting character, setting it apart from the typical high-conductivity alloys found in this group.
Related Compounds
Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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