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

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	2,721.9	ksi	—
Shear Modulus(G)	963.1	ksi	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.7318	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.2410	eV/atom	—

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Au4 Cl8

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