CaGe2Au2 is an intermetallic compound containing calcium, germanium, and gold elements, representing a complex metallic phase from the lanthanide-transition metal family. This is a research-stage material with limited industrial deployment; it is primarily of interest to materials scientists studying novel intermetallic systems for potential high-performance applications. The compound combines properties influenced by its constituent elements—calcium's light-weight character, germanium's semiconductor heritage, and gold's corrosion resistance—making it a candidate for exploration in specialized aerospace, electronics, or catalytic applications where conventional alloys face limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 10,808.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4100 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,472.9 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3287 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.0000161 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.0000157 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -1.527 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | -1.540 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03350 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4484 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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