PaAu is a palladium-gold intermetallic compound or alloy combining two noble metals with high density and notable elastic properties. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, valued in applications requiring corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and high-temperature stability without the brittleness of pure intermetallics. Its use is concentrated in advanced dental restorations, medical implants, jewelry, and catalyst research, where the combination of palladium's catalytic activity and gold's corrosion resistance offers advantages over single-element alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 19,098.6 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,630.4 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.5751 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3350 | eV/atom | — |