LiRh

LiRh is a thermodynamically stable intermetallic compound consisting of lithium and rhodium that exhibits metallic electronic behavior.

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

About LiRh

LiRh is a metallic alloy composed of lithium and rhodium, representing a stable phase within the platinum-group alloy catalyst family. Its position on the convex hull indicates high thermodynamic stability, making it a robust candidate for fundamental studies in intermetallic bonding and catalytic surface behavior. The material is characterized by a lack of a band gap, confirming its metallic nature. Given the extensive structural data available, it serves as a key reference point for understanding how light alkali metals integrate into transition metal lattices. This compound is primarily utilized in materials science research to explore the electronic interactions between lithium and noble metals, which are essential for developing next-generation catalytic materials. Its structural diversity across multiple databases highlights its significance in solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiRh, 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

63
4 databases, 13 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting LiRh.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where LiRh is used.

Catalysis researchSolid-state chemistry studiesMaterials science alloy development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is LiRh?

LiRh is a thermodynamically stable intermetallic compound consisting of lithium and rhodium that exhibits metallic electronic behavior.

More questions
What is LiRh used for?
LiRh is used in catalysis research, solid-state chemistry studies, and materials science alloy development.
What is the band gap of LiRh?
LiRh is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is LiRh a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is LiRh thermodynamically stable?
Yes — LiRh sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of LiRh are known?
63 structures of LiRh are reported across 4 databases, spanning 13 distinct space groups.
How is LiRh synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for LiRh include sol gel, solid state (6 procedures documented).
What elements does LiRh contain?
LiRh contains Li and Rh (2 elements).
Where does the data for LiRh come from?
LiRh data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.

Within the diverse class of platinum-group alloys, LiRh stands out for its stability compared to more complex systems like As2Pt or IrSe2. While many members of this group, such as LaRh or BaPd, are studied for their specific magnetic or superconducting properties, LiRh is particularly notable for the high number of reported structural configurations, underscoring its versatility as a model system for alloy formation.

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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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