Cu₁Zn₂Au₁ is an experimental ternary intermetallic compound combining copper, zinc, and gold in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of noble metal-bearing intermetallics, which are of research interest for applications requiring corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and electrical properties beyond conventional brasses or bronzes. Limited industrial deployment exists; the compound is primarily studied in materials research contexts for high-reliability electronic contacts, specialty jewelry alloys, and corrosion-resistant coatings where the gold content provides nobility and the zinc-copper matrix offers structural stability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00310 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1330 | eV/atom | — |