Re3Ru
Re3Ru is a stable metallic alloy composed of rhenium and ruthenium that serves as a specialized material for catalytic research.
About Re3Ru
Re3Ru is a metallic intermetallic compound belonging to the platinum-group alloy catalyst class. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural configuration within this family of transition metal systems.
This material is primarily utilized in fundamental research concerning high-performance catalytic surfaces. Its metallic nature and stable composition make it a significant subject for studies exploring the electronic properties and structural durability of rhenium-ruthenium binary systems.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Re3Ru, 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 Re3Ru is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Re3Ru, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Re3Ru?
Re3Ru is a stable metallic alloy composed of rhenium and ruthenium that serves as a specialized material for catalytic research.
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How It Compares
Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.
Within the diverse group of platinum-group alloys, Re3Ru distinguishes itself through its high structural stability compared to more complex phases like Ga2Ru or GeRu. While compounds such as P3Ru or As2Ir often feature distinct bonding environments, Re3Ru maintains a stable metallic architecture that is highly relevant for comparative studies of catalytic efficiency across the transition metal series.
Related Compounds
Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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