GaCuRh2 is an intermetallic compound combining gallium, copper, and rhodium, representing a complex metallic alloy from the precious-metal intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established in high-volume production; intermetallics of this composition are investigated for specialized applications requiring combinations of thermal stability, corrosion resistance, and mechanical performance that exceed conventional alloys. The inclusion of rhodium and gallium suggests potential use in high-temperature applications, catalysis, or electronic device contexts where cost is secondary to performance.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 193.6 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 78.74 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 10.45 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -9.100 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3407 | eV/atom | — |