Y1Hg1Pd2 is an intermetallic compound combining yttrium, mercury, and palladium in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its electronic and potential thermoelectric properties within the broader class of rare-earth-containing metallic compounds. While not yet established in mainstream engineering applications, materials in this family are investigated for high-temperature functionality and electronic device integration where the combination of rare-earth stability, mercury's unique electronic behavior, and palladium's catalytic character may offer novel property combinations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01860 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7080 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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