Be5Pd1 is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium and palladium, classified as a semiconductor material. This is a research-stage compound rather than an established commercial alloy; intermetallic Be-Pd systems are primarily investigated for their potential in advanced electronic applications and as model compounds for studying metal-metal bonding behavior. The material belongs to a family of noble metal intermetallics explored for semiconductor functionality, catalytic properties, or specialized high-performance applications where the combination of beryllium's light weight and low thermal expansion with palladium's chemical stability offers potential advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 147.4 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 127.1 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03850 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2990 | eV/atom | — |