Ba8Au5.59Si39.01 is an experimental intermetallic compound combining barium, gold, and silicon—a rare-earth metal silicide system with potential thermoelectric or semiconducting properties. This material falls within the family of complex metal silicides and clathrate-like structures, which are primarily of research interest rather than established industrial use. Its potential lies in high-temperature applications, waste heat recovery systems, or electronic devices where the intermetallic bonding and multi-component structure could provide advantages in thermal or electrical performance compared to conventional binary alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thermal Conductivity(k)2 entries | 2.410 | W/(m·K) | — | ||
| ↳ | 2.410 | W/(m·K) | 427°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Conductivity(σ) | 363.6 | S/cm | 427°C | ||
Electrical Resistivity(ρe) | 0.0000275 | Ω·m | 427°C | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF) | 0.000677 | W/(m·K²) | 427°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 136.5 | μV/K | 427°C | ||
Thermoelectric Figure of Merit(zT) | 0.1967 | - | 427°C |