SrPIr
SrPIr is a stable, semiconducting alloy composed of strontium, phosphorus, and iridium that serves as a key material in platinum-group research.
About SrPIr
SrPIr is a distinct semiconducting compound within the platinum-group alloy catalyst family. Its position on the thermodynamic convex hull highlights its inherent stability, making it a reliable subject for structural analysis and materials characterization. The compound has been extensively documented, with multiple structural variations identified across major databases. This stability and electronic nature suggest potential utility in specialized catalytic or electronic applications where precise material behavior is required. As a member of this diverse class, it contributes to the broader understanding of how strontium, phosphorus, and iridium interact to form stable, semiconducting phases.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for SrPIr, aggregated across 3 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 SrPIr is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SrPIr, answered from cross-validated data.
What is SrPIr?
SrPIr is a stable, semiconducting alloy composed of strontium, phosphorus, and iridium that serves as a key material in platinum-group research.
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What is the band gap of SrPIr?
Is SrPIr a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is SrPIr thermodynamically stable?
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How It Compares
Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.
Unlike many platinum-group alloys such as As2Ir or P3Ru, which often exhibit metallic behavior, SrPIr is notable for its semiconducting electronic character. While siblings like BaPd or LaRh focus on different transition metal combinations, SrPIr occupies a unique niche by incorporating phosphorus, which significantly influences its electronic structure compared to the more traditional binary intermetallics in this class.
Related Compounds
Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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