TaPt2 is an intermetallic compound combining tantalum and platinum in a 1:2 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the refractory metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest due to its combination of high density, significant stiffness, and the inherent properties of platinum-group metals, making it relevant for extreme-environment applications where both thermal stability and mechanical integrity are critical. Engineers consider TaPt2 for niche applications requiring corrosion resistance, high-temperature performance, and structural reliability, though its cost and limited availability restrict use to mission-critical systems where alternatives cannot meet performance demands.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 35,254.5 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 35,254.5 | ksi | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 2.517 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3548 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 11,336.6 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 11,336.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.6933 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 10.00 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7585 | eV/atom | — |