Pd4Yb4
Pd4Yb4 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting intermetallic alloy composed of palladium and ytterbium.
About Pd4Yb4
Pd4Yb4 is a distinct semiconducting intermetallic compound within the platinum-group alloy family. Its position on the convex hull confirms its thermodynamic stability, marking it as a robust candidate for structural and electronic investigations in catalytic science. The material is characterized by a well-documented structural profile, supported by multiple entries across major materials databases. Its unique electronic behavior makes it a subject of interest for researchers looking to tune catalytic properties through rare-earth and noble metal hybridization. As a stable alloy, it serves as a foundational building block for understanding the complex phase space of palladium-based intermetallics.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Pd4Yb4, aggregated across 4 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where Pd4Yb4 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pd4Yb4, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Pd4Yb4?
Pd4Yb4 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting intermetallic alloy composed of palladium and ytterbium.
What is Pd4Yb4 used for?
What is the band gap of Pd4Yb4?
Is Pd4Yb4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is Pd4Yb4 thermodynamically stable?
How many polymorphs of Pd4Yb4 are known?
What elements does Pd4Yb4 contain?
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How It Compares
Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.
Unlike more common binary noble metal catalysts such as BaPd or LaRh, Pd4Yb4 occupies a specialized niche where the inclusion of ytterbium significantly influences its semiconducting electronic character. While many other members of the platinum-group alloy class exhibit metallic conductivity, Pd4Yb4 stands out for its distinct electronic gap, offering a different pathway for surface reactivity compared to the highly conductive GeRu or As2Pt.
Related Compounds
Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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