Mg1Ru2V1
Mg1Ru2V1 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting ternary alloy composed of magnesium, ruthenium, and vanadium.
About Mg1Ru2V1
Mg1Ru2V1 is a distinct member of the platinum-group alloy catalysts, characterized by its semiconducting electronic structure. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement that is highly favorable for investigation in advanced materials research.
Its unique combination of magnesium, ruthenium, and vanadium elements positions it as a specialized candidate for catalytic applications. With a significant number of reported structures, this compound serves as a focal point for understanding how alloying platinum-group metals with lighter elements influences electronic behavior and stability.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Mg1Ru2V1, 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 Mg1Ru2V1 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mg1Ru2V1, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Mg1Ru2V1?
Mg1Ru2V1 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting ternary alloy composed of magnesium, ruthenium, and vanadium.
What is Mg1Ru2V1 used for?
What is the band gap of Mg1Ru2V1?
Is Mg1Ru2V1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Mg1Ru2V1 thermodynamically stable?
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How It Compares
Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.
Unlike many metallic platinum-group alloys such as P3Ru or BaPd, Mg1Ru2V1 distinguishes itself through its semiconducting nature. While siblings like GeRu or Ga2Ru often exhibit traditional metallic or semi-metallic characteristics common to the class, this compound occupies a unique niche where the electronic structure is tuned by its specific ternary composition.
Related Compounds
Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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