Hg₃Au₁ is an intermetallic compound combining mercury and gold in a 3:1 atomic ratio, belonging to the class of metallic semiconductor materials with potential electrical and thermal properties distinct from either pure element. This compound is primarily of research and materials science interest rather than established industrial production; it represents exploration within the mercury-gold phase diagram for niche applications in electronics, sensing, or specialized alloy development where the unique electronic structure of intermetallics may offer advantages over conventional semiconductors or metallic alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00830 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1640 | eV/atom | — |