Au4 Cl8
semiconductor· Au4 Cl8
Au4Cl8 is a gold chloride coordination compound classified as a semiconductor, representing a member of the metal halide family with potential applications in advanced electronic and photonic materials. This compound is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial use, belonging to the broader class of metal halide semiconductors being explored for next-generation optoelectronic devices. Its notable characteristics within this material family—combining precious metal chemistry with halide coordination—make it a candidate for investigating novel electronic properties, though practical deployment remains limited to specialized research contexts.
experimental semiconductorsoptoelectronic researchmetal halide photonicsthin-film electronicsmaterials science R&Dadvanced electronic devices
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 | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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