AuS (gold sulfide) is an intermetallic compound combining a precious metal with a chalcogen, belonging to the family of metal sulfides and gold compounds. While not a mainstream commercial alloy, AuS and related gold-sulfur phases are primarily studied for specialized electronics, photocatalysis, and thin-film applications where the unique electronic properties of gold-sulfur bonding offer advantages over conventional semiconductors or catalytic materials. Its use remains largely confined to research settings and emerging technologies rather than high-volume engineering applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,518.9 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4300 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,657.8 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3083 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 9.647 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2423 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2020 | eV/atom | — |