Ag₂Au₂S₄ is a mixed-metal sulfide semiconductor compound combining silver and gold in a 1:1 ratio with sulfur, belonging to the family of precious-metal chalcogenides. This is primarily a research material rather than an established commercial compound; it is studied for potential optoelectronic and photocatalytic applications where the combination of two noble metals might enable tunable bandgap behavior, enhanced light absorption, or improved catalytic activity compared to single-metal sulfide alternatives.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01520 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.08100 | eV/atom | — |