Ce1 B1 Pt3

Ce₁B₁Pt₃ is an intermetallic compound combining cerium, boron, and platinum in a defined stoichiometric ratio, classified as a semiconductor. This material belongs to the rare-earth platinum boride family, which has attracted research interest for its potential electronic and thermal properties arising from the combination of a rare-earth element with a noble metal and light metalloid. While primarily a laboratory compound rather than a widely commercialized material, intermetallics of this type are investigated for high-temperature electronics, quantum materials research, and specialized catalytic applications where rare-earth–platinum interactions may offer advantages over conventional alternatives.