GaNi₂Pt is an intermetallic compound combining gallium, nickel, and platinum, representing a specialized ternary alloy system primarily of research and exploratory interest rather than established industrial production. This material belongs to the family of high-performance intermetallics and is studied for potential applications requiring exceptional strength, thermal stability, or catalytic properties at elevated temperatures. The inclusion of platinum imparts corrosion resistance and chemical stability, while the nickel-gallium base provides lightweight potential and intermetallic strengthening mechanisms—however, the rarity and cost of platinum limit practical deployment compared to conventional superalloys or binary nickel-based systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 28,156.2 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,985.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4478 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.1320 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3680 | eV/atom | — |