Zn₂PtRh is an intermetallic compound combining zinc with platinum and rhodium, belonging to the semiconductor class of ordered metallic phases. This ternary alloy represents an experimental research material rather than a commercially established engineering compound; it is primarily of interest in fundamental materials science for studying phase stability, electronic properties, and potential catalytic or thermoelectric behavior in high-performance alloy systems. The combination of precious metals (Pt, Rh) with zinc suggests potential applications in catalysis or specialty electronic devices, though practical deployment remains limited to laboratory investigation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 25,884.5 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,448.5 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01570 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4980 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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