Hf₂Au₁ is an intermetallic compound combining hafnium and gold in a 2:1 stoichiometric ratio, classified as a semiconductor material. This compound belongs to the hafnium-gold binary system and is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production. The material's potential applications leverage the high melting point and density of hafnium combined with gold's excellent electrical and thermal conductivity properties, making it a candidate for high-temperature electronics, specialized catalytic systems, and advanced metallurgical research where extreme thermal stability and noble metal properties are required.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 20,300.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,632.6 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00950 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4640 | eV/atom | — |