PrRh

PrRh is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting intermetallic compound composed of praseodymium and rhodium.

Crystal structure of PrRh (orthorhombic, Cmcm (No. 63))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About PrRh

PrRh is a distinct member of the platinum-group alloy catalyst family, characterized by its thermodynamically stable nature on the convex hull. As a semiconducting intermetallic compound, it offers unique electronic properties that distinguish it from purely metallic alloys within this class.

Its structural diversity is highlighted by multiple reported configurations across major materials databases. This stability and electronic behavior make it a compelling subject for researchers investigating specialized catalytic surfaces and electronic materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

0.18 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
4 databases, 3 space groups
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of PrRh. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Agreement Score

1.00 / 1.00
Trust tier: high

Hull Spread

0.000 eV
EAH spread across sources

Sources Compared

3
jarvis, materials_project, nomad

Space Group Consensus

All match
Crystallography

Reported Structures

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

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Cmcm (No. 63)orthorhombic0.180.0000-6.7208.70
F-43m (No. 216)
No. 0unknown0.93
Cmcm (No. 63)
Uses

Applications

Where PrRh is used.

Catalysis researchElectronic materials developmentIntermetallic alloy studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is PrRh?

PrRh is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting intermetallic compound composed of praseodymium and rhodium.

More questions
What is PrRh used for?
PrRh is used in catalysis research, electronic materials development, and intermetallic alloy studies.
What is the band gap of PrRh?
PrRh has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.18 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is PrRh a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.18 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is PrRh thermodynamically stable?
Yes — PrRh sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of PrRh?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of PrRh is orthorhombic symmetry, space group Cmcm (No. 63).
What is the density of PrRh?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of PrRh is 8.70 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of PrRh are known?
4 structures of PrRh are reported across 4 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does PrRh contain?
PrRh contains Pr and Rh (2 elements).
Where does the data for PrRh come from?
PrRh data is cross-referenced from materials_project, nomad, cod, jarvis.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.

Within the diverse group of platinum-group alloys, PrRh stands out for its semiconducting nature, contrasting with the more metallic behavior often seen in siblings like LaRh or the various ruthenium-based compounds such as Ga2Ru and GeRu.

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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).
  • nomad — Data from NOMAD. Cite: Draxl & Scheffler, J. Phys. Mater. 2, 036001 (2019).
  • cod — Data from the Crystallography Open Database. Cite: Grazulis et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 40, D420 (2012).
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).

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