Mg₂PdRh is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium with palladium and rhodium in a 2:1:1 ratio, classified as a semiconductor material. This is primarily a research-phase compound studied for its electronic and structural properties rather than a widely commercialized engineering material. The material belongs to the family of ternary intermetallics, which are of interest in thermoelectric applications, catalysis, and advanced electronic devices where the combination of a lightweight metal (Mg) with precious transition metals (Pd, Rh) can yield unique electronic band structures or surface chemistry not available in binary systems.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03860 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6720 | eV/atom | — |