Hf2Au2 is an intermetallic compound combining hafnium and gold in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio, belonging to the class of refractory metal-noble metal intermetallics. This material exists primarily in research and experimental contexts, where it is investigated for potential applications requiring combined properties of both constituent elements—namely the high melting point and strength of hafnium with the chemical stability and electronic properties of gold. As an intermetallic semiconductor, Hf2Au2 is of interest in advanced materials research for high-temperature electronics and specialized functional applications, though industrial adoption remains limited pending further characterization and process development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 146.0 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 66.92 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00460 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5770 | eV/atom | — |