Zn₃Pd is an intermetallic compound combining zinc and palladium, belonging to the family of metal-ceramic intermetallics that exhibit properties between pure metals and ceramics. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, particularly in applications requiring corrosion resistance, catalytic activity, or thermal management where the combined properties of both constituent elements provide advantages over single-phase alternatives. The zinc-palladium system is explored in advanced catalysis, thin-film electronics, and hydrogen storage research, though Zn₃Pd remains relatively niche compared to more established engineering ceramics and alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.670 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3383 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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