Dy8Au4 is an intermetallic compound composed of dysprosium and gold, belonging to the rare-earth–noble-metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial use, with potential applications in high-temperature structural materials, magnetic devices, and advanced functional alloys where rare-earth elements provide unique thermal or magnetic properties. Engineers would evaluate this compound for specialized aerospace, electronics, or materials research contexts where the combination of rare-earth and precious-metal characteristics offer advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00880 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6770 | eV/atom | — |