Hf3Au1 is an intermetallic compound combining hafnium and gold in a 3:1 stoichiometric ratio, classified as a semiconductor material. This is a research-phase compound within the hafnium-gold system, explored primarily for its electronic and structural properties rather than as a production material. The hafnium-gold family is of interest in advanced electronics and high-temperature applications where intermetallic phases offer tunable band gaps and enhanced thermal stability compared to conventional semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 18,666.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,863 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.04030 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2060 | eV/atom | — |