MgGePd₂ is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium, germanium, and palladium elements, representing a research-phase material rather than an established commercial ceramic. This material belongs to the broader family of ternary intermetallics, which are being investigated for potential applications in electronics, catalysis, and advanced structural applications where the combination of light (Mg) and noble (Pd) metals offers unusual property combinations. Development of such compounds is typically driven by computational materials science and is most relevant to researchers exploring new phase diagrams, functional ceramics, or high-performance alloy systems rather than to mainstream industrial applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2961 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02970 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5584 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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