Al1Pd1 is an intermetallic compound formed from aluminum and palladium in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the semiconductor class of materials. This ordered intermetallic phase exhibits characteristics intermediate between metallic and semiconducting behavior, making it of primary interest in research contexts for studying electronic properties and phase behavior in the Al-Pd binary system. While not widely commercialized, Al-Pd intermetallics are explored for potential applications in thermoelectric devices, catalysis, and advanced electronic components where the unique electronic structure of ordered intermetallics offers advantages over conventional metals or semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 22,582.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,910.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01240 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8500 | eV/atom | — |