Hg₁Pd₃ is an intermetallic compound combining mercury and palladium in a 1:3 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of mercury-based intermetallics, which are primarily of research interest due to their unique electronic and structural properties rather than widespread industrial deployment. The compound is notable in materials science for investigating phase stability, crystal structure, and quantum effects in mercury-palladium systems, with potential applications in specialized electronic or catalytic contexts where palladium's chemical activity combines with mercury's electronic characteristics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01680 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.09600 | eV/atom | — |