Si₂P₄Rh is a transition metal phosphide ceramic combining silicon, phosphorus, and rhodium—a compound primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production. This material belongs to the family of metal phosphide ceramics, which are explored for their potential hardness, thermal stability, and catalytic properties in specialized applications. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream engineering, rhodium-bearing phosphides are investigated for high-temperature structural applications, catalytic converters, and advanced wear-resistant coatings where the combination of refractory character and noble-metal catalytic activity could offer advantages over traditional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.939 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1133 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2588 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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