Pt2Zr2
Pt2Zr2 is a stable metallic alloy composed of platinum and zirconium that is primarily studied for its potential applications in catalysis.
About Pt2Zr2
Pt2Zr2 is a metallic intermetallic compound within the platinum-group alloy catalyst family. Its position on the convex hull confirms it as a thermodynamically stable phase, making it a robust candidate for structural and catalytic investigations.
This material is characterized by its metallic electronic nature, which is typical for dense transition metal alloys. With a significant number of reported structures across multiple databases, it represents a well-documented subject for researchers studying the interplay between platinum and zirconium in catalytic systems.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Pt2Zr2, aggregated across 5 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 Pt2Zr2 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pt2Zr2, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Pt2Zr2?
Pt2Zr2 is a stable metallic alloy composed of platinum and zirconium that is primarily studied for its potential applications in catalysis.
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Is Pt2Zr2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
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How It Compares
Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.
Compared to other members of the platinum-group alloy class such as As2Pt or Ga2Ru, Pt2Zr2 stands out due to its specific stoichiometry and high structural stability. While many alloys in this group exhibit diverse electronic properties, Pt2Zr2 maintains a consistent metallic character that distinguishes it from more complex or semiconducting counterparts.
Related Compounds
Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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