Mo1Nb2Ru1

Mo1Nb2Ru1 is a stable, semimetallic alloy composed of molybdenum, niobium, and ruthenium, utilized in the development of advanced catalytic materials.

Crystal structure of Mo1Nb2Ru1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Mo1Nb2Ru1

Mo1Nb2Ru1 is a distinct member of the platinum-group alloy catalyst family, characterized by its semimetallic electronic nature. Its position on the convex hull indicates high thermodynamic stability, making it a robust candidate for demanding chemical environments where structural integrity is paramount.

This compound is part of a growing field of multi-element alloys designed to optimize catalytic performance. By leveraging the synergistic effects of molybdenum, niobium, and ruthenium, it offers unique electronic properties that are essential for developing efficient, high-performance catalytic materials in industrial processes.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Mo1Nb2Ru1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.04 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

28
2 databases, 15 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Mo1Nb2Ru1 is used.

Catalytic surface researchAdvanced alloy developmentChemical synthesis catalysis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mo1Nb2Ru1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Mo1Nb2Ru1?

Mo1Nb2Ru1 is a stable, semimetallic alloy composed of molybdenum, niobium, and ruthenium, utilized in the development of advanced catalytic materials.

More questions
What is Mo1Nb2Ru1 used for?
Mo1Nb2Ru1 is used in catalytic surface research, advanced alloy development, and chemical synthesis catalysis.
What is the band gap of Mo1Nb2Ru1?
Mo1Nb2Ru1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.04 eV across 28 reported structures.
Is Mo1Nb2Ru1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a near-zero band gap it behaves as a (semi)metal.
Is Mo1Nb2Ru1 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Mo1Nb2Ru1 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Mo1Nb2Ru1 are known?
28 structures of Mo1Nb2Ru1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 15 distinct space groups.
What elements does Mo1Nb2Ru1 contain?
Mo1Nb2Ru1 contains Mo, Nb, and Ru (3 elements).
Where does the data for Mo1Nb2Ru1 come from?
Mo1Nb2Ru1 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, Mo1Nb2Ru1 stands out for its stability compared to more complex or less ordered counterparts like GeRu or Ga2Ru. While many members of this group are studied for specific surface reactivity, Mo1Nb2Ru1 provides a stable, semimetallic framework that distinguishes it from the more traditional binary intermetallics such as P3Ru or As2Pt.

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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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