GaPt₃C is an intermetallic compound combining gallium, platinum, and carbon, representing a specialized hard metal in the platinum-group family. This material belongs to the category of research and advanced functional compounds rather than established commercial alloys; it is primarily of interest in materials science investigations focusing on high-hardness, high-density applications where platinum's chemical stability and hardness enhancement through carbide formation are advantageous. Potential engineering relevance lies in wear-resistant coatings, cutting tools, or specialized aerospace/defense components, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to established carbides and platinum alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 14.87 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.7179 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3764 | eV/atom | — |