AgSnRh2 is a silver-tin-rhodium ternary alloy combining precious and transition metals to achieve enhanced mechanical and thermal properties. This material is primarily investigated for high-reliability electrical contacts, bonding applications, and specialized aerospace or electronics components where superior wear resistance and thermal stability are required compared to conventional silver-tin solders or contacts. The rhodium addition provides significant strengthening and oxidation resistance, making it valuable in demanding environments where contact degradation or thermal cycling would compromise performance in standard Ag-Sn systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17,401.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,726.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3517 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -46.79 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.7162 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.4808 | eV/atom | — |