Au₃Br₁ is an intermetallic compound combining gold with bromine in a 3:1 atomic ratio, belonging to the class of metal halide semiconductors. This is a research-phase material studied primarily in solid-state chemistry and materials science rather than established industrial production. The compound represents an experimental system for investigating electronic properties at the intersection of metallic bonding and halide chemistry, with potential relevance to optoelectronic devices, photocatalysis, or advanced semiconductor applications if stability and processing challenges can be resolved.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00420 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3320 | eV/atom | — |