Al3Pd
metalAl₃Pd is an intermetallic compound from the aluminum-palladium binary system, characterized by an ordered crystal structure that creates a hard, brittle material distinct from conventional solid-solution alloys. It appears primarily in research and specialized applications rather than high-volume industrial use, valued for its high hardness and thermal stability in systems where aluminum's light weight must be combined with palladium's properties. Engineers consider this material for applications requiring corrosion resistance, thermal cycling tolerance, or specific electronic/catalytic functionality, though its brittleness and processing complexity typically limit adoption to niche aerospace, catalysis, or thin-film applications where performance justifies manufacturing cost.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | lb/in³ | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |