PRhSe

PRhSe is a stable, semiconducting phosphide-selenide used in the study and development of advanced platinum-group alloy catalysts.

Crystal structure of PRhSe (cubic, P213 (No. 198))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About PRhSe

PRhSe is a distinct semiconducting compound within the family of platinum-group alloy catalysts. Its position on the thermodynamic convex hull highlights its inherent stability, making it a robust candidate for specialized catalytic research and materials development.

With multiple reported structures across various databases, this material exhibits significant structural diversity. Its unique electronic character and composition allow it to serve as a functional building block in advanced inorganic synthesis and catalytic applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for PRhSe, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

1.08 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
3 DFT sources

Structures

7
4 databases, 3 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

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

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
P213 (No. 198)cubic1.080.0000-16.5467.15
Pc (No. 7)Monoclinic7.79
Pc (No. 7)Monoclinic5.48
Pmn21 (No. 31)Orthorhombic6.20
6.75
P213 (No. 198)
P213 (No. 198)
Uses

Applications

Where PRhSe is used.

Catalytic materials researchSemiconductor developmentInorganic materials synthesis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is PRhSe?

PRhSe is a stable, semiconducting phosphide-selenide used in the study and development of advanced platinum-group alloy catalysts.

More questions
What is PRhSe used for?
PRhSe is used in catalytic materials research, semiconductor development, and inorganic materials synthesis.
What is the band gap of PRhSe?
PRhSe has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.08 eV across 7 reported structures.
Is PRhSe a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.08 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is PRhSe thermodynamically stable?
Yes — PRhSe sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of PRhSe?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of PRhSe is cubic symmetry, space group P213 (No. 198).
What is the density of PRhSe?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of PRhSe is 7.15 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of PRhSe are known?
7 structures of PRhSe are reported across 4 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does PRhSe contain?
PRhSe contains P, Rh, and Se (3 elements).
Where does the data for PRhSe come from?
PRhSe data is cross-referenced from materials_project, mpaloe, omat24, jarvis.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.

Within the diverse group of platinum-group alloy catalysts, PRhSe stands out for its semiconducting nature compared to more metallic siblings like LaRh or BaPd. While compounds such as IrSe2 or GeRu are frequently explored for their specific conductive properties, PRhSe provides a stable, non-metallic alternative that broadens the design space for catalytic materials.

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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).
  • mpaloe — Data from mpaloe.
  • omat24 — Data from OMat24 (Meta FAIR). Cite: Barroso-Luque et al., arXiv 2410.12771 (2024).
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).

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