Cu₂PdAu is an intermetallic compound combining copper, palladium, and gold in a 2:1:1 ratio, representing a ternary noble-metal alloy system. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts, where it is studied for applications requiring simultaneous thermal stability, electrical conductivity, and corrosion resistance. The addition of gold to copper-palladium systems is typically explored for enhanced wear resistance and biocompatibility in specialized electronic, catalytic, or medical device applications where the cost of precious metals is justified by performance or biocompatibility requirements.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02140 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1170 | eV/atom | — |