LiPd₂Au is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, palladium, and gold—a ternary metal system that belongs to the class of lightweight, high-density metallic alloys. This material is primarily of research and experimental interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production; it represents the potential of multi-component precious metal systems to achieve unique combinations of mechanical and electronic properties. The addition of lithium to palladium-gold matrices offers possibilities for tuning stiffness, density, and chemical reactivity, making it relevant to advanced materials research in catalysis, electronic device applications, and specialized aerospace or high-performance contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,204.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,527.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4028 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1140 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.04250 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2993 | eV/atom | — |