Cd₂RhAu is an intermetallic compound combining cadmium, rhodium, and gold—a ternary metal system that belongs to the family of precious-metal-based intermetallics. This is a research-phase material rather than a widely commercialized engineering alloy; it is studied primarily for its potential in high-temperature applications and specialized catalytic or electronic uses where the combination of rhodium's thermal stability and gold's chemical inertness may offer advantages. The material's notable density and the presence of platinum-group elements (rhodium) suggest investigation for applications requiring corrosion resistance, catalytic activity, or specific electronic properties in demanding environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 12.16 | 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) | 0.01180 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1216 | eV/atom | — |