Gd3Pd4 is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining gadolinium (a rare-earth element) with palladium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth intermetallics and is primarily of research and development interest rather than a widely deployed engineering ceramic. The compound is investigated for potential applications in high-temperature structural applications, catalysis, and hydrogen storage systems, where the combination of rare-earth and transition-metal properties may offer advantages in thermal stability or chemical reactivity compared to conventional ceramics or alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9172 | eV/atom | — |