Al₃Pd₂ is an intermetallic compound in the aluminum-palladium system, consisting of a crystalline phase with defined stoichiometry that exhibits semiconductor or semi-metallic electronic character. This material exists primarily in research and experimental contexts, where it is studied for its phase stability, electronic properties, and potential catalytic or electronic applications within the broader family of noble metal–aluminum intermetallics. Interest in Al₃Pd₂ stems from its potential use in advanced catalysis, thin-film electronics, and as a model compound for understanding metal-metal bonding and phase formation in aluminum-transition metal systems.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00830 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7830 | eV/atom | — |