LuGePt is a ternary intermetallic compound composed of lutetium, germanium, and platinum. This is a research-phase material within the high-density metal alloy family, likely investigated for its unique crystal structure and potential functional properties rather than as a conventional structural alloy. Applications remain primarily academic; the material's high density and platinum content make it relevant to specialized sectors including catalysis research, thermoelectric device development, and fundamental studies of intermetallic phases, though it has not achieved widespread industrial adoption.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 13.07 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -2.543 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.120 | eV/atom | — |