K4H8Pt2 is an experimental platinum-containing intermetallic compound or complex phase material that belongs to the semiconductor family. This material is primarily of research interest for applications requiring platinum's unique catalytic and electronic properties combined with enhanced mechanical characteristics from its intermetallic structure. While not yet widely deployed in production, materials in this compositional class are investigated for advanced catalytic converters, high-temperature electronics, and specialized sensing applications where platinum's stability and the intermetallic's structural rigidity offer advantages over single-phase alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 2,654.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,270.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.308 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4390 | eV/atom | — |