Mg1Pt1Zn2
Mg1Pt1Zn2 is a semiconducting ternary alloy containing platinum, magnesium, and zinc that is studied for its potential catalytic properties.
About Mg1Pt1Zn2
Mg1Pt1Zn2 is a specialized platinum-group alloy characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a near-hull compound, it occupies a stable structural space that suggests it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis and material development. Its unique composition leverages the catalytic potential of platinum within a complex ternary framework. This material is primarily investigated for its role in catalytic processes where specific electronic properties are required to facilitate chemical transformations. Its structural stability makes it an intriguing subject for researchers aiming to optimize noble metal usage in industrial or laboratory-scale catalytic systems.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Mg1Pt1Zn2, 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.
Reported Structures
Lowest-energy structures reported for Mg1Pt1Zn2, ranked by energy above hull.
| Space GroupSymmetry classification of the crystal arrangement. The number is the international space-group index. | Crystal SystemBroad lattice family, such as cubic, tetragonal, monoclinic, or triclinic, derived from unit-cell symmetry. | Band Gap (eV)Electronic gap calculated for this specific reported structure, measured in electronvolts. | E above hull (eV/atom)Thermodynamic distance from the convex hull for this structure, normalized per atom. Lower is generally more stable. | E/atom (eV)Computed total energy normalized per atom. Use energy above hull, not this value alone, when comparing stability. | Density (g/cm³)Mass per relaxed crystal volume, reported in grams per cubic centimeter. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fm-3m (No. 225) | cubic | 0.00 | 0.0168 | -3.002 | 9.48 |
| Immm (No. 71) | orthorhombic | 0.23 | 1.6772 | -1.342 | 0.75 |
| Pmmm (No. 47) | — | — | — | — | — |
| P4/mmm (No. 123) | — | — | — | — | — |
| I4/mmm (No. 139) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Imm2 (No. 44) | — | — | — | — | — |
| P4/mmm (No. 123) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pmm2 (No. 25) | — | — | — | — | — |
| I-4m2 (No. 119) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pm (No. 6) | — | — | — | — | — |
| R3m (No. 160) | — | — | — | — | — |
| P4/mmm (No. 123) | — | — | — | — | — |
Applications
Where Mg1Pt1Zn2 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mg1Pt1Zn2, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Mg1Pt1Zn2?
Mg1Pt1Zn2 is a semiconducting ternary alloy containing platinum, magnesium, and zinc that is studied for its potential catalytic properties.
What is Mg1Pt1Zn2 used for?
What is the band gap of Mg1Pt1Zn2?
Is Mg1Pt1Zn2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Mg1Pt1Zn2 thermodynamically stable?
What is the crystal structure of Mg1Pt1Zn2?
What is the density of Mg1Pt1Zn2?
How many polymorphs of Mg1Pt1Zn2 are known?
What elements does Mg1Pt1Zn2 contain?
Where does the data for Mg1Pt1Zn2 come from?
How It Compares
Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.
Within the diverse family of platinum-group alloys, Mg1Pt1Zn2 distinguishes itself through its ternary composition compared to binary counterparts like As2Pt or GeRu. While many members of this class are metallic, the semiconducting nature of this compound provides a distinct electronic profile that differentiates it from the broader group of transition metal-based catalysts.
Related Compounds
Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
- aflow — Data from AFLOW. Cite: Curtarolo et al., Comp. Mater. Sci. 58, 218 (2012).
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