Hf1Ru2Si1
Hf1Ru2Si1 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting intermetallic compound composed of hafnium, ruthenium, and silicon.
About Hf1Ru2Si1
Hf1Ru2Si1 is a distinct semiconducting compound within the platinum-group alloy catalyst family. Its position on the convex hull indicates high thermodynamic stability, making it a robust candidate for specialized catalytic applications where structural integrity is paramount.
As a material with significant structural diversity, this compound represents a complex arrangement of hafnium, ruthenium, and silicon. Its electronic character distinguishes it from many metallic counterparts in the same class, offering unique potential for electronic and catalytic tuning.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Hf1Ru2Si1, 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 Hf1Ru2Si1 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hf1Ru2Si1, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Hf1Ru2Si1?
Hf1Ru2Si1 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting intermetallic compound composed of hafnium, ruthenium, and silicon.
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What is the band gap of Hf1Ru2Si1?
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Is Hf1Ru2Si1 thermodynamically stable?
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How It Compares
Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.
Unlike metallic members of the platinum-group alloy class such as LaRh or BaPd, Hf1Ru2Si1 exhibits semiconducting behavior. While compounds like GeRu and Ga2Ru are frequently studied for their specific catalytic pathways, Hf1Ru2Si1 stands out due to its stable, non-metallic electronic profile, providing a different chemical environment for surface-active processes.
Related Compounds
Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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