Au3S is an intermetallic compound combining gold and sulfur, representing a specialized material from the gold-chalcogen family with potential applications in electronics and materials research. While not a mainstream engineering material in high-volume production, Au3S and related gold sulfides are investigated for semiconductor properties, catalytic applications, and as precursors for nanostructured materials. Engineers would consider this compound primarily in research contexts, thin-film electronics, or specialized chemical applications where gold's nobility combined with sulfur's electronic properties offers advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,502.1 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3500 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,073.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.5192 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 0.6833 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.3401 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3041 | eV/atom | — |