Nb2Re1Tc1

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

NbReTc
Crystal structure of Nb2Re1Tc1
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
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).
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 latticegraph.
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
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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