Zr8AgPd3 is a zirconium-based metallic glass or amorphous alloy containing silver and palladium, representing an advanced materials system developed primarily for research and specialized applications. This composition belongs to the family of bulk metallic glasses (BMGs), which are notable for their lack of crystalline structure, resulting in unique combinations of high strength, elasticity, and corrosion resistance compared to conventional crystalline metals and alloys. The silver and palladium additions enhance thermal stability and processing characteristics, making this alloy of interest for applications requiring superior hardness, wear resistance, and biocompatibility in constrained geometries where conventional manufacturing is difficult.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2828 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4140 | eV/atom | — |