LaNi₃Rh₂ is an intermetallic compound combining lanthanum, nickel, and rhodium, belonging to the rare-earth metal alloy family. This material is primarily investigated in research contexts for hydrogen storage and catalytic applications, where the rare-earth component enhances metal-hydrogen interactions and surface reactivity compared to conventional nickel-based alloys. The rhodium addition provides improved stability and catalytic selectivity, making it of particular interest for energy storage systems and chemical processing where high-efficiency hydrogen uptake or catalytic performance is critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3308 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.07270 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3001 | eV/atom | — |