Hg3Pt is an intermetallic compound composed of mercury and platinum, belonging to the family of noble metal intermetallics. This material is primarily of scientific and research interest rather than established industrial use, studied for its unique properties at the intersection of a liquid metal (mercury) and a precious refractory metal. Applications remain largely experimental, with potential exploration in specialized catalysis, high-density applications, or fundamental materials research where the combination of mercury's unique physical properties and platinum's chemical nobility may offer novel advantages.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 87.00 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -1.080 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 16.17 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3513 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3513 | eV/atom | — |