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 | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4300 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 1,657.8 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3083 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2423 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.2020 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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