Au6F18 is a gold fluoride compound belonging to the family of noble metal fluorides, which are typically studied as advanced materials for specialized applications. This material represents an experimental or niche composition rather than a widely commercialized engineering material; gold fluorides are primarily investigated in research contexts for their unique chemical and electronic properties. Engineers would consider gold fluoride compounds for applications requiring exceptional chemical inertness, high electrochemical stability, or specialized catalytic behavior, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to conventional materials.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 1.543 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.050 | eV/atom | — |