Pt3Rh is a platinum-rhodium intermetallic compound combining two precious metals known for exceptional corrosion resistance and thermal stability. This material is employed in high-temperature catalytic applications, laboratory glassware support systems, and specialized thermocouple components where chemical inertness and resistance to oxidation are critical. Engineers select Pt3Rh when extreme durability in corrosive or high-temperature environments justifies the material cost, particularly in applications where contamination must be minimized or where thermal cycling reliability is non-negotiable.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.6743 | 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 | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000570 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000568 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | 6.430 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 6.410 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.01510 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.00501 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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