Pt1Sb1Si1

Pt1Sb1Si1 is a stable, semiconducting ternary alloy composed of platinum, antimony, and silicon that is utilized in catalytic and material science research.

Crystal structure of Pt1Sb1Si1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Pt1Sb1Si1

Pt1Sb1Si1 is a distinct member of the platinum-group alloy catalysts, characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration within this complex chemical system.

This material is of significant interest for researchers investigating catalytic performance and electronic tuning in intermetallic compounds. Its unique composition allows it to serve as a building block in the development of sophisticated catalytic surfaces and electronic components.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Pt1Sb1Si1, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.21 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

11
3 databases, 6 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Pt1Sb1Si1 is used.

Catalytic researchIntermetallic material developmentSemiconductor device studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pt1Sb1Si1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Pt1Sb1Si1?

Pt1Sb1Si1 is a stable, semiconducting ternary alloy composed of platinum, antimony, and silicon that is utilized in catalytic and material science research.

More questions
What is Pt1Sb1Si1 used for?
Pt1Sb1Si1 is used in catalytic research, intermetallic material development, and semiconductor device studies.
What is the band gap of Pt1Sb1Si1?
Pt1Sb1Si1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.21 eV across 11 reported structures.
Is Pt1Sb1Si1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.21 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Pt1Sb1Si1 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Pt1Sb1Si1 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Pt1Sb1Si1 are known?
11 structures of Pt1Sb1Si1 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
What elements does Pt1Sb1Si1 contain?
Pt1Sb1Si1 contains Pt, Sb, and Si (3 elements).
Where does the data for Pt1Sb1Si1 come from?
Pt1Sb1Si1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.

Within the diverse family of platinum-group alloys, Pt1Sb1Si1 distinguishes itself through its specific semiconducting behavior compared to the metallic nature often found in siblings like LaRh or BaPd. While many related compounds such as As2Pt or GeRu focus on specific structural motifs, this ternary alloy benefits from the synergistic combination of platinum, antimony, and silicon, positioning it as a stable candidate for specialized catalytic applications.

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Related Compounds

Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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