Re1Ta2Tc1

Re1Ta2Tc1 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting ternary compound consisting of rhenium, tantalum, and technetium.

ReTaTc
Crystal structure of Re1Ta2Tc1 (cubic, Fm-3m (No. 225))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Re1Ta2Tc1

Re1Ta2Tc1 is a complex ternary compound composed of rhenium, tantalum, and technetium. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement of these transition metals, characterized by its distinct semiconducting electronic nature.

The compound is notable for its structural diversity, with numerous reported configurations across crystallographic databases. Its stability and electronic properties make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating the fundamental behavior of heavy transition metal alloys and their potential for specialized electronic applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Re1Ta2Tc1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.16 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

28
2 databases, 15 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Re1Ta2Tc1, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
Fm-3m (No. 225)cubic0.000.0000-44.43316.63
Immm (No. 71)orthorhombic0.165.1342-39.2991.32
R3m (No. 160)
I-4m2 (No. 119)
Immm (No. 71)
C2/m (No. 12)
P4mm (No. 99)
Cmm2 (No. 35)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
P4mm (No. 99)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
F-43m (No. 216)
Uses

Applications

Where Re1Ta2Tc1 is used.

Fundamental materials researchElectronic component development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Re1Ta2Tc1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Re1Ta2Tc1?

Re1Ta2Tc1 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting ternary compound consisting of rhenium, tantalum, and technetium.

More questions
What is Re1Ta2Tc1 used for?
Re1Ta2Tc1 is used in fundamental materials research and electronic component development.
What is the band gap of Re1Ta2Tc1?
Re1Ta2Tc1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.16 eV across 28 reported structures.
Is Re1Ta2Tc1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.16 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Re1Ta2Tc1 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Re1Ta2Tc1 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of Re1Ta2Tc1?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Re1Ta2Tc1 is cubic symmetry, space group Fm-3m (No. 225).
What is the density of Re1Ta2Tc1?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Re1Ta2Tc1 is 16.63 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Re1Ta2Tc1 are known?
28 structures of Re1Ta2Tc1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 15 distinct space groups.
What elements does Re1Ta2Tc1 contain?
Re1Ta2Tc1 contains Re, Ta, and Tc (3 elements).
Where does the data for Re1Ta2Tc1 come from?
Re1Ta2Tc1 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, aflow.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, Re1Ta2Tc1 occupies a distinct position in materials research, serving as a stable reference point for studying the interplay between rhenium, tantalum, and technetium in complex crystalline lattices.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • aflow — Data from AFLOW. Cite: Curtarolo et al., Comp. Mater. Sci. 58, 218 (2012).

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