Re1Ta2Ti1

Re1Ta2Ti1 is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound that is considered thermodynamically stable enough to be synthesized in a laboratory setting.

ReTaTi
Crystal structure of Re1Ta2Ti1 (cubic, Fm-3m (No. 225))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Re1Ta2Ti1

Re1Ta2Ti1 is a complex ternary compound composed of rhenium, tantalum, and titanium. It exhibits semiconducting electronic properties, positioning it as an intriguing subject for research into specialized electronic materials where precise control over charge carrier behavior is required. Its structural complexity is highlighted by a significant number of reported configurations within materials databases, suggesting a rich landscape of potential atomic arrangements. Because it is classified as a near-hull material, it is considered thermodynamically accessible and a viable target for laboratory synthesis. This stability makes it a valuable addition to the study of transition metal intermetallics, potentially offering unique physical properties that differ from those of its constituent elemental components.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Re1Ta2Ti1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.16 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.020 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

27
2 databases, 16 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Re1Ta2Ti1, 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)cubic0.000.0202-40.88414.83
Immm (No. 71)orthorhombic0.164.8910-36.0131.11
Pm (No. 6)
Pmmm (No. 47)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
Cmmm (No. 65)
P4mm (No. 99)
Immm (No. 71)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
P4/mmm (No. 123)
Imm2 (No. 44)
Uses

Applications

Where Re1Ta2Ti1 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state electronic device developmentFundamental condensed matter studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Re1Ta2Ti1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Re1Ta2Ti1?

Re1Ta2Ti1 is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound that is considered thermodynamically stable enough to be synthesized in a laboratory setting.

More questions
What is Re1Ta2Ti1 used for?
Re1Ta2Ti1 is used in materials science research, solid-state electronic device development, and fundamental condensed matter studies.
What is the band gap of Re1Ta2Ti1?
Re1Ta2Ti1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.16 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is Re1Ta2Ti1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.16 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Re1Ta2Ti1 thermodynamically stable?
Re1Ta2Ti1 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.020 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
What is the crystal structure of Re1Ta2Ti1?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Re1Ta2Ti1 is cubic symmetry, space group Fm-3m (No. 225).
What is the density of Re1Ta2Ti1?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Re1Ta2Ti1 is 14.83 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Re1Ta2Ti1 are known?
27 structures of Re1Ta2Ti1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 16 distinct space groups.
What elements does Re1Ta2Ti1 contain?
Re1Ta2Ti1 contains Re, Ta, and Ti (3 elements).
Where does the data for Re1Ta2Ti1 come from?
Re1Ta2Ti1 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, aflow.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary intermetallic, Re1Ta2Ti1 serves as a distinct case study within the broader landscape of transition metal alloys. Without direct siblings in this specific ternary class, it stands as an isolated example of how the combination of rhenium, tantalum, and titanium can result in a semiconducting phase, providing a foundational reference point for future studies into similar multi-element metallic systems.

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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