Dy₂Au₆ is an intermetallic compound combining dysprosium (a rare-earth element) with gold, forming a binary metallic phase typically studied in the rare-earth–noble-metal materials family. This compound is primarily of research and exploratory interest rather than established commercial use, with investigations focusing on its potential electronic, magnetic, and thermodynamic properties as part of fundamental materials science studies in rare-earth intermetallic systems. Engineers and researchers may examine this material to understand rare-earth–gold phase behavior, structure-property relationships, or specialized applications requiring the unique characteristics of dysprosium-gold interactions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00260 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7820 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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