Pd4O2 is a palladium oxide semiconductor compound combining palladium metal with oxygen in a mixed-valence state. This material is primarily of research interest for catalysis and electrochemistry applications, where palladium oxides are valued for their tunable electronic properties and surface reactivity; industrial adoption remains limited, and it is not a commodity engineering material. Engineers consider palladium oxide phases for specialized applications where catalytic efficiency, chemical sensing, or electrochemical performance justifies the high material cost and processing complexity relative to conventional semiconductors or catalysts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20,010.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -237.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00170 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2410 | eV/atom | — |