Tc4Zr2

Tc4Zr2 is a thermodynamically stable metallic intermetallic compound composed of technetium and zirconium.

TcZr
Crystal structure of Tc4Zr2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Tc4Zr2

Tc4Zr2 is a metallic intermetallic compound characterized by its high thermodynamic stability, as evidenced by its position on the convex hull. Its electronic structure is defined by metallic behavior, making it a subject of interest for fundamental studies in transition metal alloys.

With a significant number of reported structures across multiple databases, this material is well-documented in the scientific literature. Its stability and structural diversity provide a robust foundation for exploring the complex interactions between technetium and zirconium.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Tc4Zr2, aggregated across 5 databases.

Band Gap

Metallic / not reported

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
3 DFT sources

Structures

24
5 databases, 10 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Tc4Zr2 is used.

Fundamental materials researchTransition metal alloy studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tc4Zr2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Tc4Zr2?

Tc4Zr2 is a thermodynamically stable metallic intermetallic compound composed of technetium and zirconium.

More questions
What is Tc4Zr2 used for?
Tc4Zr2 is used in fundamental materials research and transition metal alloy studies.
What is the band gap of Tc4Zr2?
Tc4Zr2 is computed to be metallic (no band gap) in the reported DFT structures.
Is Tc4Zr2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Computed band structures report no gap, so it is metallic.
Is Tc4Zr2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Tc4Zr2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Tc4Zr2 are known?
24 structures of Tc4Zr2 are reported across 5 databases, spanning 10 distinct space groups.
What elements does Tc4Zr2 contain?
Tc4Zr2 contains Tc and Zr (2 elements).
Where does the data for Tc4Zr2 come from?
Tc4Zr2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable metallic phase, Tc4Zr2 represents a specific structural configuration within the broader landscape of technetium-zirconium binary systems, serving as a benchmark for understanding phase formation in these transition metal combinations.

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

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