Ca3Au4 is an intermetallic compound combining calcium and gold, belonging to the class of metallic intermetallics that exhibit ordered crystal structures and distinct phase stability. This material is primarily of research and experimental interest rather than established industrial use; intermetallic compounds of this type are investigated for their unique mechanical and thermal properties that can differ significantly from their constituent elements. Potential applications are being explored in high-performance alloy development, electronic materials, and specialized aerospace or chemical-resistant coating systems where the combination of gold's chemical nobility and calcium's reactivity may provide novel functionality.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 52.27 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 51.20 | GPa | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.1242 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3537 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 16.94 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 17.03 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — |