K2PdF6

K2PdF6 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting fluoride compound used in the study and development of platinum-group catalytic materials.

Crystal structure of K2PdF6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About K2PdF6

K2PdF6 is a thermodynamically stable inorganic compound featuring potassium, palladium, and fluorine. As a semiconducting member of the platinum-group alloy catalyst family, it exhibits a robust structural profile that has been documented across multiple databases.

Its significance lies in its role as a specialized precursor or catalyst component where palladium-based chemistry is required. The compound's stability on the convex hull makes it a reliable candidate for research into advanced catalytic materials and electronic applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for K2PdF6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.04 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where K2PdF6 is used.

Catalysis researchPrecursor for palladium-based materialsSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about K2PdF6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is K2PdF6?

K2PdF6 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting fluoride compound used in the study and development of platinum-group catalytic materials.

More questions
What is K2PdF6 used for?
K2PdF6 is used in catalysis research, precursor for palladium-based materials, and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of K2PdF6?
K2PdF6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.04 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is K2PdF6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.04 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is K2PdF6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — K2PdF6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of K2PdF6 are known?
5 structures of K2PdF6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does K2PdF6 contain?
K2PdF6 contains F, K, and Pd (3 elements).
Where does the data for K2PdF6 come from?
K2PdF6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.

Unlike intermetallic compounds such as BaPd or LaRh, which primarily feature metallic bonding between transition metals and main-group elements, K2PdF6 is a fluoride-based system. This distinction places it in a unique niche within the platinum-group catalyst class, as its semiconducting nature and ionic character contrast with the typically metallic behavior of siblings like GeRu or As2Ir.

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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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