Alloy

Tc (K)

α lattice constant @ 298K (nm)

β lattice constant @ 298K (nm)

∆Volumeα®β (%)

Pure Pd

570

0.389

0.403

10.9

Pd/Ag (5 wt%)

515

0.391

0.402

8.7

Pd/Ag (10 wt%)

451

0.392

0.401

7.1

Pd/Ag (15 wt%)

400

0.393

0.400

5.4

Pd/Ag (20 wt%)

348

0.395

0.398

2.3

Pd/Ag (25 wt%)

290

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