Ag2 Au2 Cl8
semiconductor· Ag2 Au2 Cl8
Ag₂Au₂Cl₈ is a mixed-metal halide compound combining silver and gold chlorides in a 1:1 metal ratio—an experimental semiconductor material rather than a commercial alloy. This compound belongs to the family of noble metal halides, which are primarily of academic and research interest for exploring unique electronic properties arising from the interaction of two precious metals in a single crystalline lattice. While not established in mainstream industrial production, such mixed-metal halides are investigated for potential applications in optoelectronics, photocatalysis, and solid-state ionics where the synergistic properties of noble metals may offer advantages over single-metal systems.
research and developmentoptoelectronic devices (experimental)photocatalysissolid-state ionicsnoble metal chemistrylaboratory/academic materials
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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