GeAu

metal
· JVASP-156673· GeAu

GeAu is an intermetallic compound combining germanium and gold, representing a specialized metal alloy from the Au-Ge phase diagram. This material is primarily of research and specialized electronic interest rather than high-volume industrial use, with applications centered on semiconductor contacts, thin-film devices, and advanced microelectronics where the unique electronic properties of the germanium-gold system provide advantages in ohmic contact formation or barrier layer engineering.

semiconductor contactsmicroelectronic interconnectsthin-film depositionresearch metallurgyhigh-reliability electronics

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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Density(ρ)
0.4031
lb/in³
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Band Gap(Eg)
0.000
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
0.000
µB
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
0.05590
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)
0.05590
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

Export Control

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.
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