In₁Pt₃ is an intermetallic compound in the indium-platinum system, representing a specific stoichiometric phase that combines a semimetal (indium) with a noble metal (platinum). This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications in thermoelectric devices, high-temperature electronics, and specialized contacts where the combination of indium's semiconducting properties and platinum's chemical stability and conductivity may offer advantages. The intermetallic structure can provide enhanced performance in narrow-gap applications or as an intermediate phase material for heterojunctions and device interfaces.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 28,828.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9,273.7 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00880 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3490 | eV/atom | — |