Cu1Au1O2 is an equimolar copper-gold oxide compound that belongs to the mixed-metal oxide semiconductor family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established commercial use, with potential applications in catalysis, optoelectronics, and solid-state chemistry where the synergistic properties of copper and gold oxides may be exploited. The combination of two noble/semi-noble metals in a single oxide phase offers opportunities to tailor electronic properties and chemical reactivity beyond what single-metal oxides provide, though practical engineering adoption remains limited pending further characterization and scalability development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00440 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4580 | eV/atom | — |