Hf2Rh1Zn1
Hf2Rh1Zn1 is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound composed of hafnium, rhodium, and zinc.
About Hf2Rh1Zn1
Hf2Rh1Zn1 is a complex intermetallic compound categorized within the platinum-group alloy class. Characterized by its semiconducting electronic behavior, this material represents a unique intersection of transition metal chemistry and structural diversity, as evidenced by its presence across multiple reported structural configurations.
While its thermodynamic status places it above the stability hull, suggesting potential metastability, it remains a subject of interest for researchers studying the phase space of ternary hafnium-rhodium-zinc systems. Its structural complexity highlights the intricate bonding environments typical of advanced alloy catalysts.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Hf2Rh1Zn1, 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 Hf2Rh1Zn1 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hf2Rh1Zn1, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Hf2Rh1Zn1?
Hf2Rh1Zn1 is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound composed of hafnium, rhodium, and zinc.
What is Hf2Rh1Zn1 used for?
What is the band gap of Hf2Rh1Zn1?
Is Hf2Rh1Zn1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Hf2Rh1Zn1 thermodynamically stable?
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How It Compares
Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.
Unlike more stable or widely utilized members of the platinum-group alloy class such as LaRh or GeRu, Hf2Rh1Zn1 occupies a more precarious thermodynamic position. While siblings like As2Pt or IrSe2 are often explored for their robust catalytic properties, this hafnium-based variant is primarily noted for its structural variety and its role in mapping the broader, less-explored regions of transition metal alloy phase diagrams.
Related Compounds
Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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