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 | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,472.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.3287 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -1.527 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03350 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4484 | eV/atom | — |