Hg2Pt is an intermetallic compound combining mercury and platinum, belonging to the family of noble metal intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest rather than a commodity engineering material, explored for its unique combination of high density and platinum's chemical inertness. Applications are limited and niche, typically found in experimental catalytic systems, specialized electrical contacts, or high-density applications where mercury's density combined with platinum's corrosion resistance and thermal stability offer advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries | 83.48 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 83.48 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 91.80 | GPa | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 1.794 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries | 0.3563 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.3700 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries | 26.54 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 26.54 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 28.44 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 14.29 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 1.730 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1667 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1667 | eV/atom | — |