In₂Au₁ is an intermetallic compound combining indium and gold in a 2:1 ratio, belonging to the semiconductor materials class. This material is primarily explored in research contexts for applications requiring the unique combination of indium's semiconductor properties with gold's excellent electrical and thermal conductivity. The compound is of interest in advanced electronics and optoelectronics where the intermetallic phase offers potential advantages in contact behavior, thermal management, or specialized device architectures compared to pure elemental alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,962.6 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 2,497.5 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01710 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2250 | eV/atom | — |