Be5 Au1
semiconductor· Be5 Au1
Be₅Au₁ is an intermetallic compound combining beryllium and gold in a 5:1 atomic ratio, representing a hard ceramic-like metallic phase rather than a conventional alloy. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, studied for its extreme hardness and potential thermal properties where the high melting point of beryllium and noble metal stability of gold could be advantageous. Engineering consideration of Be₅Au₁ remains limited due to beryllium's toxicity hazards during processing, scarcity, and cost, making it relevant only in high-performance niche applications or fundamental materials research rather than mainstream engineering.
intermetallic compounds researchhigh-hardness coatings (experimental)aerospace thermal barrier studieswear-resistant surfaces (R&D phase)materials science investigation
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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