Re3W

Re3W is a metallic rhenium-tungsten intermetallic compound known for its diverse structural configurations.

ReW
Crystal structure of Re3W
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Re3W

Re3W is a metallic intermetallic compound composed of rhenium and tungsten. Given its electronic character, it exhibits the typical conductivity associated with transition metal alloys, making it a subject of interest for fundamental studies in metallurgy and phase stability. Despite its position above the thermodynamic hull, the compound is characterized by significant structural diversity. The high number of reported structures across multiple databases highlights its complex phase behavior and the challenges involved in synthesizing stable phases within this binary system.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Re3W, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.128 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
3 DFT sources

Structures

78
4 databases, 24 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Re3W is used.

Fundamental materials researchAlloy development studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Re3W, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Re3W?

Re3W is a metallic rhenium-tungsten intermetallic compound known for its diverse structural configurations.

More questions
What is Re3W used for?
Re3W is used in fundamental materials research and alloy development studies.
What is the band gap of Re3W?
Re3W is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is Re3W a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is Re3W thermodynamically stable?
Re3W has a lowest energy above hull of 0.128 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of Re3W are known?
78 structures of Re3W are reported across 4 databases, spanning 24 distinct space groups.
What elements does Re3W contain?
Re3W contains Re and W (2 elements).
Where does the data for Re3W come from?
Re3W data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a binary transition metal intermetallic, Re3W represents a specialized case within the broader landscape of rhenium-tungsten alloys, where structural complexity often dictates its potential utility in extreme environment applications.

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

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