CaAuO2S is a mixed-metal oxide-sulfide ceramic compound containing calcium, gold, oxygen, and sulfur. This is primarily a research-phase material studied for potential applications in catalysis, photocatalysis, and advanced functional ceramics, as the combination of noble metal (Au) with alkaline earth (Ca) and chalcogenide (S) components offers unusual electronic and surface properties not found in conventional ceramics. The material represents an exploratory direction in functional oxide chemistry where gold incorporation is investigated for enhanced light absorption, electron transfer, or catalytic activity in energy conversion or environmental remediation applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.0000856 | μB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.180 | eV/atom | — |