Mg₁Pd₅ is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium and palladium, belonging to the semiconductor class of materials. This compound is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume industrial production, with potential applications in hydrogen storage, catalysis, and electronic devices that leverage its intermetallic structure and electron transport properties. Engineers would consider this material in advanced materials development where the specific electronic or chemical properties of the Mg-Pd system offer advantages over conventional semiconductors or catalytic materials, though availability and manufacturing scalability remain limiting factors for most applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 21,464 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,714.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00870 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3370 | eV/atom | — |