GaTc

GaTc is a thermodynamically stable metallic intermetallic compound composed of gallium and technetium.

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

About GaTc

GaTc is a metallic intermetallic compound characterized by its position on the thermodynamic convex hull, indicating exceptional stability. Its electronic structure exhibits metallic behavior, lacking a band gap, which is typical for compounds of this nature.

With a significant number of reported structures across major databases, this material is a well-documented subject for researchers investigating gallium-technetium systems. Its stability makes it a compelling candidate for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry and materials design.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for GaTc, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
3 DFT sources

Structures

62
4 databases, 14 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where GaTc is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is GaTc?

GaTc is a thermodynamically stable metallic intermetallic compound composed of gallium and technetium.

More questions
What is GaTc used for?
GaTc is used in fundamental materials research and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of GaTc?
GaTc is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is GaTc a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is GaTc thermodynamically stable?
Yes — GaTc sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of GaTc are known?
62 structures of GaTc are reported across 4 databases, spanning 14 distinct space groups.
What elements does GaTc contain?
GaTc contains Ga and Tc (2 elements).
Where does the data for GaTc come from?
GaTc data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique intermetallic phase, GaTc serves as a foundational example of stable gallium-technetium bonding. Without direct structural siblings in this specific class, it stands as a primary reference point for understanding the interaction between these elements in a metallic configuration.

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

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