K3Sn4Au is an intermetallic compound combining potassium, tin, and gold in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial alloy, belonging to the family of ternary intermetallics that combine precious and base metals to engineer specific crystal structures and electronic properties. Such compounds are investigated for applications requiring tailored hardness, electrical conductivity, or corrosion resistance that differ substantially from their constituent elements.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.597 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.3750 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4032 | eV/atom | — |