AcAu3

metal
· JVASP-40555· AcAu3

AcAu3 is a gold-based intermetallic compound with a 3:1 gold-to-actinide ratio, representing a specialized research material in the precious metal alloy family. This compound is primarily investigated in materials science and nuclear research contexts rather than widespread industrial production, with potential applications in high-performance nuclear fuel elements, radiation shielding, or specialized catalytic systems where gold's chemical inertness and actinide properties can be leveraged. Engineers would consider this material only for niche applications requiring the unique combination of actinide behavior with gold's corrosion resistance and thermal properties, though handling and regulatory constraints significantly limit practical deployment.

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Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
0.5035
lb/in³—
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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV—
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB—
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
-8.677
µV/K—
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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.000
eV/atom—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
-0.7663
eV/atom—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.