Au₄S₄Cl₂₀ is a mixed-valence gold chalcohalide compound combining gold, sulfur, and chlorine in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of metal chalcohalides and is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial use, representing an emerging area in solid-state chemistry and materials science. Gold-sulfur-chlorine systems are being explored for their potential electronic, photonic, and catalytic properties, though practical engineering applications remain under investigation.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.732 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2400 | eV/atom | — |