ZnPd₂Au is an intermetallic compound combining zinc, palladium, and gold—a specialized alloy designed for applications requiring exceptional corrosion resistance, thermal stability, and catalytic or electrical properties that monolithic metals cannot deliver alone. While not a mainstream commodity material, this ternary compound is primarily explored in research and specialized industrial contexts where the synergistic properties of its constituent metals—palladium's catalytic activity, gold's inertness, and zinc's lightweight contribution—offer advantages in demanding chemical or electrochemical environments. Engineers typically encounter this material in electrochemistry, sensor technology, or advanced catalysis rather than conventional structural applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 149.5 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 23.44 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 12.56 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -9.760 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02340 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3273 | eV/atom | — |