Ga₃Au is an intermetallic compound in the gallium-gold system, representing a specific stoichiometric phase that forms when these elements combine. This material belongs to the broader family of metal intermetallics, which are characterized by ordered crystal structures and distinct chemical phases distinct from simple solid solutions. Ga₃Au is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established in high-volume production, with potential applications in semiconductor contacts, specialized electronic packaging, and thin-film device integration where the unique properties of gallium-gold combinations offer advantages over conventional metallic systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 8.963 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | 13.04 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1515 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.01256 | eV/atom | — |