Ca₁Ge₂Au₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining calcium, germanium, and gold in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial alloy; it belongs to the family of ternary intermetallics that are investigated for potential optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications. The incorporation of gold—a noble metal with high electron mobility—alongside germanium's semiconductor properties suggests interest in high-performance electronic or photonic device structures, though practical applications remain primarily in the laboratory stage.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,808.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,473.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00190 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4500 | eV/atom | — |