K2Au2S4O16 is a complex mixed-valence ceramic compound containing gold, sulfur, and oxygen in an ionic framework—a rare composition that sits at the intersection of sulfide and oxide chemistry. This material is primarily of research and academic interest rather than established industrial production; compounds of this type are studied for potential applications in solid-state ionics, catalysis, and advanced functional ceramics where unusual electronic or ionic transport properties might be exploited. Its notable characteristics stem from the presence of gold in a ceramic lattice, which is uncommon and may enable unique photochemical, redox, or electronic behaviors not available in conventional oxide or sulfide ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.274 | eV/atom | — |