TiSiPt

TiSiPt is a stable semiconducting alloy composed of titanium, silicon, and platinum used in advanced catalytic research.

Crystal structure of TiSiPt
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About TiSiPt

TiSiPt is a distinct member of the platinum-group alloy catalyst family, characterized by its semiconducting electronic behavior. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of titanium, silicon, and platinum atoms that maintains structural integrity under standard conditions. The material is of significant interest for researchers investigating specialized catalytic surfaces. Its unique electronic structure offers a different pathway for surface reactions compared to pure platinum metals, making it a subject of ongoing study for high-performance chemical processing.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for TiSiPt, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.90 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

8
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where TiSiPt is used.

Catalytic surface researchChemical synthesisMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is TiSiPt?

TiSiPt is a stable semiconducting alloy composed of titanium, silicon, and platinum used in advanced catalytic research.

More questions
What is TiSiPt used for?
TiSiPt is used in catalytic surface research, chemical synthesis, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of TiSiPt?
TiSiPt has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.90 eV across 8 reported structures.
Is TiSiPt a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.90 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is TiSiPt thermodynamically stable?
Yes — TiSiPt sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of TiSiPt are known?
8 structures of TiSiPt are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does TiSiPt contain?
TiSiPt contains Pt, Si, and Ti (3 elements).
Where does the data for TiSiPt come from?
TiSiPt data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the platinum-group alloy catalysts class.

Within the diverse landscape of platinum-group alloys, TiSiPt stands out for its specific semiconducting nature, which contrasts with the more metallic behavior often observed in siblings like P3Ru or BaPd. While many compounds in this class are explored primarily for their conductive properties, TiSiPt provides a unique electronic environment that may offer advantages in selective catalytic applications where band-gap tuning is beneficial.

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Related Compounds

Other Platinum-Group Alloy Catalysts in the database.

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

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