Au₂Cl is an intermetallic compound combining gold with chlorine, representing a niche material in the gold-halide family rather than a conventional structural alloy. This compound is primarily of research and specialized laboratory interest, with potential applications in organometallic chemistry, catalysis, and materials science investigations rather than mainstream engineering. Its notable characteristics stem from gold's unique chemical and electronic properties combined with chlorine coordination, making it relevant for researchers exploring novel catalytic systems, semiconductor precursors, or specialized chemical syntheses where gold's reactivity and stability can be leveraged.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 61.13 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 21.16 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.329 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | 0.4197 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2959 | eV/atom | — |