Nb2Re1Tc1

Nb2Re1Tc1 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting intermetallic compound composed of niobium, rhenium, and technetium.

NbReTc
Crystal structure of Nb2Re1Tc1 (cubic, Fm-3m (No. 225))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Nb2Re1Tc1

Nb2Re1Tc1 is a distinct intermetallic compound composed of niobium, rhenium, and technetium. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration within its chemical system, offering a unique structural framework for materials scientists investigating complex ternary alloys.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic character, marking it as a subject of interest for fundamental studies into the electronic behavior of transition metal combinations. Its presence in structural databases highlights its significance as a well-defined crystalline entity within the broader landscape of refractory metal compounds.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Nb2Re1Tc1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.35 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

27
2 databases, 14 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Nb2Re1Tc1, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Fm-3m (No. 225)cubic0.000.0000-32.32211.96
Immm (No. 71)orthorhombic0.354.6579-27.6651.04
P2/m (No. 10)
Immm (No. 71)
Cmm2 (No. 35)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
Imm2 (No. 44)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
P4mm (No. 99)
C2/m (No. 12)
Uses

Applications

Where Nb2Re1Tc1 is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state physics studiesAlloy development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Nb2Re1Tc1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Nb2Re1Tc1?

Nb2Re1Tc1 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting intermetallic compound composed of niobium, rhenium, and technetium.

More questions
What is Nb2Re1Tc1 used for?
Nb2Re1Tc1 is used in fundamental materials research, solid-state physics studies, and alloy development.
What is the band gap of Nb2Re1Tc1?
Nb2Re1Tc1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.35 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is Nb2Re1Tc1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.35 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Nb2Re1Tc1 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Nb2Re1Tc1 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of Nb2Re1Tc1?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Nb2Re1Tc1 is cubic symmetry, space group Fm-3m (No. 225).
What is the density of Nb2Re1Tc1?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Nb2Re1Tc1 is 11.96 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Nb2Re1Tc1 are known?
27 structures of Nb2Re1Tc1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 14 distinct space groups.
What elements does Nb2Re1Tc1 contain?
Nb2Re1Tc1 contains Nb, Re, and Tc (3 elements).
Where does the data for Nb2Re1Tc1 come from?
Nb2Re1Tc1 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, aflow.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, Nb2Re1Tc1 occupies a specialized niche in materials science, serving as a benchmark for stability in systems involving technetium. It provides a foundational example of how these specific transition metals integrate into a stable, semiconducting lattice structure.

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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