Ca2PtAu is an intermetallic compound combining calcium with platinum and gold, representing a specialized research material in the precious metal alloy family. This ternary compound is primarily of academic and materials science interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in high-performance catalysis, electronic materials, or specialized coatings where the unique combination of precious metals offers chemical stability and specific electronic properties. Engineers considering this material should note it remains largely experimental; its viability depends on research-scale synthesis capabilities and specific property requirements that justify the cost and complexity of ternary precious metal systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,735.6 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.5000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -410.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3180 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.000 | eV/atom | — |