Rb₂Pd₁C₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining rubidium, palladium, and carbon in a stoichiometric composition. This is a research-phase material primarily of interest to materials scientists exploring novel intermetallic phases and carbon-rich compounds; it is not established in commercial production or widespread industrial use. The compound belongs to the family of transition-metal-rich carbides and intermetallics, which are investigated for potential applications in advanced electronics, catalysis, and high-performance functional materials where unconventional electronic properties or thermal stability may offer advantages over conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,180.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,122.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.796 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.06400 | eV/atom | — |