Lu₁Cd₁Pd₂ is an intermetallic compound combining lutetium, cadmium, and palladium in a 1:1:2 stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-stage material studied primarily for its electronic and structural properties rather than established industrial production; compounds in this family are of interest for investigating how rare earth elements (lutetium) interact with transition metals (palladium) and post-transition metals (cadmium) to create novel phases. The material belongs to a broader class of ternary intermetallics that may have potential in thermoelectric applications, magnetic devices, or catalyst research, though practical engineering deployment remains limited to specialized laboratory settings.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.04840 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7940 | eV/atom | — |