Gd43Pd57 is an intermetallic compound formed between gadolinium and palladium, belonging to the rare-earth-transition metal ceramic/intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research and experimental interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production. Gd-Pd compounds are investigated for potential applications in high-temperature structural applications, nuclear materials, and functional ceramics where rare-earth elements provide enhanced thermal or chemical properties; however, practical adoption remains limited due to brittleness typical of intermetallic ceramics and the high cost of rare-earth constituents.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9172 | eV/atom | — |