Ti3Ag1 is an intermetallic compound in the titanium-silver system, representing a research-phase material that combines titanium's strength and biocompatibility with silver's antimicrobial properties. This material falls within the broader class of binary intermetallics being investigated for medical and aerospace applications where both structural performance and functional (antimicrobial or catalytic) properties are desired. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream engineering, Ti-Ag compounds are of interest in biomedical research as potential alternatives to conventional Ti alloys, leveraging silver's well-known antimicrobial character to reduce infection risk in implant applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17,104.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,475.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.04210 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.08700 | eV/atom | — |