Fe₁Au₃ is an intermetallic compound combining iron and gold in a 1:3 atomic ratio, classified as a semiconductor material. This ordered alloy belongs to the family of precious metal intermetallics and represents a research-phase material rather than a mainstream engineering commodity. The compound is of interest primarily in fundamental materials science and nanotechnology contexts, where the combination of iron's magnetic properties with gold's chemical stability and electrical conductivity offers potential for specialized applications in magnetic devices, catalysis, or nanoelectronic systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20,223 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,066.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00990 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1660 | eV/atom | — |