TePdI2
TePdI2 is a stable, semiconducting platinum-group alloy used in advanced catalytic and electronic material research.
About TePdI2
TePdI2 is a semiconducting compound belonging to the platinum-group alloy catalyst class. Its position on the convex hull confirms it as a thermodynamically stable material, making it a robust candidate for specialized chemical and electronic applications. The existence of multiple reported structures across major databases highlights its significance in fundamental materials research. By combining palladium with tellurium and iodine, this compound offers unique electronic characteristics that differentiate it from more traditional metallic catalysts. Its stable nature allows for reliable performance in complex environments where electronic properties must remain consistent under varying conditions.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for TePdI2, 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 TePdI2 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about TePdI2, answered from cross-validated data.
What is TePdI2?
TePdI2 is a stable, semiconducting platinum-group alloy used in advanced catalytic and electronic material research.
What is TePdI2 used for?
What is the band gap of TePdI2?
Is TePdI2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is TePdI2 thermodynamically stable?
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How It Compares
Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.
Unlike metallic members of the platinum-group alloy class such as BaPd or LaRh, TePdI2 exhibits a distinct semiconducting electronic character. While many catalysts in this group are valued primarily for their high conductivity, TePdI2 provides a specialized alternative for applications requiring controlled electronic behavior, positioning it uniquely alongside more common transition metal pnictides and chalcogenides like As2Pt or IrSe2.
Related Compounds
Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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