Ca₄In₄Pd₄ is an intermetallic compound combining calcium, indium, and palladium in a 1:1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its electronic and structural properties rather than established industrial production. Interest in this compound family stems from potential applications in thermoelectric devices, hydrogen storage systems, and advanced semiconductor research, where the combination of these three metallic elements may offer unique band structure characteristics or catalytic properties not readily available in conventional binary or ternary alloys.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00240 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7560 | eV/atom | — |