Ga8Au4 is an intermetallic compound combining gallium and gold in a fixed stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the class of binary metallic intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and specialized interest rather than widespread industrial use, with potential applications in semiconductor contacts, thermoelectric devices, and high-temperature metallurgical research where the unique electronic and thermal properties of gold-gallium systems are exploited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1320 | eV/atom | — |