Mg₂Au₂O₄ is an ternary oxide semiconductor combining magnesium, gold, and oxygen—a rare intermetallic oxide compound that has been primarily explored in materials research rather than established in commercial production. This material falls within the broader family of mixed-metal oxides and represents an experimental composition of interest for fundamental studies of semiconductor behavior, optical properties, and potential catalytic applications. The incorporation of noble metal gold into a magnesium oxide framework offers unusual electronic properties not found in conventional binary oxides, making it relevant to researchers investigating next-generation catalysts, optoelectronic devices, or sensors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 144.7 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 65.61 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00880 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.544 | eV/atom | — |