Mo1Rh1Ti2

Mo1Rh1Ti2 is a semiconducting ternary alloy containing molybdenum, rhodium, and titanium that is studied for its unique structural properties within the platinum-group catalyst family.

Crystal structure of Mo1Rh1Ti2 (orthorhombic, Immm (No. 71))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Mo1Rh1Ti2

Mo1Rh1Ti2 is a specialized ternary alloy belonging to the platinum-group catalyst class. Characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature, this material represents a complex arrangement of molybdenum, rhodium, and titanium atoms that has been documented across multiple structural configurations.

While its thermodynamic profile suggests it exists above the hull, indicating potential instability under standard conditions, the compound remains a subject of interest in materials science research. Its unique elemental composition makes it a candidate for investigating how transition metal combinations influence catalytic behavior in specialized chemical environments.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Mo1Rh1Ti2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.16 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

3.651 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
1 DFT source

Structures

27
2 databases, 16 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Mo1Rh1Ti2, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Immm (No. 71)orthorhombic0.163.6506-5.3350.65
R3m (No. 160)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
Pm (No. 6)
F-43m (No. 216)
Cmmm (No. 65)
Fm-3m (No. 225)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
P4mm (No. 99)
P4mm (No. 99)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
Pmmm (No. 47)
Uses

Applications

Where Mo1Rh1Ti2 is used.

Catalysis researchMaterials science explorationAlloy phase stability studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mo1Rh1Ti2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Mo1Rh1Ti2?

Mo1Rh1Ti2 is a semiconducting ternary alloy containing molybdenum, rhodium, and titanium that is studied for its unique structural properties within the platinum-group catalyst family.

More questions
What is Mo1Rh1Ti2 used for?
Mo1Rh1Ti2 is used in catalysis research, materials science exploration, and alloy phase stability studies.
What is the band gap of Mo1Rh1Ti2?
Mo1Rh1Ti2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.16 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is Mo1Rh1Ti2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.16 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Mo1Rh1Ti2 thermodynamically stable?
Mo1Rh1Ti2 has a lowest energy above hull of 3.651 eV/atom (above hull).
What is the crystal structure of Mo1Rh1Ti2?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Mo1Rh1Ti2 is orthorhombic symmetry, space group Immm (No. 71).
What is the density of Mo1Rh1Ti2?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Mo1Rh1Ti2 is 0.65 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Mo1Rh1Ti2 are known?
27 structures of Mo1Rh1Ti2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 16 distinct space groups.
What elements does Mo1Rh1Ti2 contain?
Mo1Rh1Ti2 contains Mo, Rh, and Ti (3 elements).
Where does the data for Mo1Rh1Ti2 come from?
Mo1Rh1Ti2 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, aflow.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.

Unlike more stable or well-characterized members of the platinum-group alloy class such as LaRh or Ga2Ru, Mo1Rh1Ti2 exhibits a higher degree of structural complexity and thermodynamic sensitivity. While siblings like As2Pt or IrSe2 often demonstrate robust phases, this compound occupies a more precarious position in the phase space, highlighting the diverse range of stability found within this specific category of metallic alloys.

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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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