GdPd is an intermetallic compound composed of gadolinium and palladium, belonging to the rare-earth metal ceramic/intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research and materials science interest rather than widespread industrial production, studied for its potential in high-temperature applications, magnetic devices, and advanced electronic or photonic systems that exploit rare-earth and transition-metal coupling effects. Engineers would consider GdPd in exploratory projects requiring specialized magnetic, thermal, or electronic properties that leverage gadolinium's strong magnetic moment combined with palladium's chemical stability and electron-donating characteristics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8561 | eV/atom | — |