Ba₄NiPt is an intermetallic compound combining barium, nickel, and platinum in a specific stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material rather than an established industrial alloy; intermetallic compounds in this family are investigated for their potential to combine the ductility and corrosion resistance of noble metals (platinum) with the lightweight and cost benefits of base metals (nickel, barium). Such materials are of interest where extreme corrosion resistance, high-temperature stability, or unusual magnetic or catalytic properties are needed, though practical engineering applications remain limited pending further development of processing and reliability data.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.348 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.051 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.7633 | eV/atom | — |