La1Pt3 is an intermetallic compound composed of lanthanum and platinum in a 1:3 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the rare-earth platinum intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial use, with potential applications in hydrogen storage, catalysis, and solid-state electronics where the combination of rare-earth and platinum properties offers unique electronic and chemical characteristics. Engineers considering this compound should recognize it as an emerging material for specialized high-performance applications where conventional alloys or single-phase metals are insufficient.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01050 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9070 | eV/atom | — |