Ag₃Pt is an intermetallic compound combining silver and platinum in a 3:1 ratio, belonging to the noble metal alloy family. This material is primarily investigated in research and specialized applications where the unique combination of noble metal properties—corrosion resistance, electrical conductivity, and catalytic activity—offers advantages over monolithic platinum or silver. Industrial use is limited due to cost and processing complexity, but Ag₃Pt appears in high-value catalytic systems, electronics contacts, and potentially in advanced jewelry or decorative applications where durability and tarnish resistance are critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 17,432.3 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 18,917.3 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3800 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 4,946.3 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 5,520.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4591 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -0.1600 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01090 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.00545 | eV/atom | — |