Ce₁Pd₅ is an intermetallic compound combining cerium and palladium, belonging to the rare-earth metal-transition metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research interest in condensed matter physics and materials science, studied for its potential electronic, catalytic, and hydrogen-storage properties characteristic of cerium-palladium systems. Engineers and materials scientists evaluate such rare-earth intermetallics for emerging applications where cerium's unique f-electron behavior and palladium's catalytic activity can be leveraged, though industrial adoption remains limited pending demonstration of cost-effectiveness and scalable processing routes.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000600 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5170 | eV/atom | — |