Pa₃Pd is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining protactinium and palladium, representing a rare-earth/actinide-transition metal system primarily of research interest rather than established commercial use. The material belongs to the broader family of metallic ceramics and intermetallics, which are studied for their potential combination of metallic and ceramic properties. Due to the scarcity and radioactivity of protactinium, Pa₃Pd remains largely confined to fundamental materials science research exploring phase diagrams, crystal structure, and physical properties of actinide-based compounds, with potential relevance to advanced nuclear materials or specialized high-density applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.5144 | 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) | 0.2608 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.06392 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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