Nb₁Pd₂ is an intermetallic compound combining niobium and palladium in a 1:2 ratio, classified as a semiconductor material. This compound belongs to the family of refractory metal intermetallics and represents an experimental or niche research material with potential applications in high-temperature electronics and catalytic systems. The niobium-palladium system is primarily of interest in materials research for exploring phase stability, electronic properties, and potential catalytic behavior in hydrogen processing or chemical reactions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 200.9 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 84.80 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00330 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4270 | eV/atom | — |