Ga7Ni3 is an intermetallic compound in the gallium-nickel system, representing a defined stoichiometric phase rather than a conventional alloy. This material falls within the class of intermetallics that combine metallic bonding characteristics with ordered crystal structures, making it of interest primarily in research and materials development rather than established industrial production. The compound's potential applications center on high-temperature structural applications, electronic materials research, and catalytic systems where the unique electronic properties of gallium-nickel phases offer advantages over conventional nickel alloys or pure metals.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2618 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -8.370 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3067 | eV/atom | — |