In₁Pd₁ is an intermetallic compound combining indium and palladium in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the semiconductor or semimetal class of materials. This is a research-stage compound studied primarily for its electronic and structural properties rather than established in high-volume industrial production. The InPd system is of interest in materials science for investigating intermetallic phases with potential applications in thermoelectrics, optoelectronics, and catalysis, where the combination of indium and palladium offers unique electronic band structure characteristics not found in single elements or conventional alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 110.8 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 26.86 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03240 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4530 | eV/atom | — |