GaPt₃ is an intermetallic compound combining gallium and platinum in a 1:3 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the semiconductor/metallic intermetallic family. This material is primarily explored in research contexts for advanced electronic and photonic applications, where the combination of gallium's semiconductor properties with platinum's catalytic and electrical characteristics offers potential for high-performance devices. GaPt₃ and related gallium-platinum phases are of interest in thermoelectric systems, optoelectronics, and as contact materials where the thermal stability and electronic properties of platinum-based intermetallics can be leveraged.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 215.5 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 78.34 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01400 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4060 | eV/atom | — |