LuNi₄Au is an intermetallic compound combining lutetium, nickel, and gold—a rare-earth transition metal alloy belonging to the Heusler or similar ordered intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume engineering applications; it is studied for its potential magnetic, electronic, or catalytic properties that emerge from the specific crystal structure formed by these three elements. The addition of gold to nickel-rare-earth systems can modify magnetic coupling, electrical conductivity, and thermal stability compared to binary counterparts, making it relevant to exploratory work in functional materials and advanced alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4422 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4588 | eV/atom | — |