HgPt is an intermetallic compound combining mercury and platinum, representing a specialized alloy in the noble-metal family. This material is primarily encountered in research and niche applications rather than mainstream engineering, valued for its unique combination of high density and the corrosion resistance characteristic of platinum-based systems. The addition of mercury modifies the mechanical and physical properties compared to pure platinum, making it relevant for specialized electrochemical, catalytic, or high-density applications where mercury's liquid or amalgam-forming properties at controlled temperatures can be leveraged alongside platinum's chemical inertness.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 73.94 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3900 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 18.59 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 18.07 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -4.707 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1883 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1883 | eV/atom | — |