Be1Pd1 is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium and palladium in equiatomic ratio, classified as a semiconductor with potential for advanced functional applications. This material represents an experimental composition within the beryllium-palladium phase diagram, studied primarily in research contexts for its unique electronic and mechanical properties rather than established high-volume industrial use. The beryllium-palladium system is of interest for specialized applications requiring the combination of beryllium's low density with palladium's catalytic and electronic properties, though practical adoption remains limited due to beryllium's toxicity handling requirements and the high cost of palladium.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 176.7 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 50.44 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01180 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5600 | eV/atom | — |