Mg₂RhAu is an intermetallic compound combining magnesium with the precious metals rhodium and palladium, belonging to the class of ternary metallic semiconductors. This is primarily a research-phase material investigated for its potential electronic and thermoelectric properties rather than an established industrial workhorse. Interest in this material family stems from the possibility of combining magnesium's light weight with rhodium and gold's catalytic and electronic properties, though current applications remain largely confined to fundamental materials science and theoretical computational studies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01990 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5910 | eV/atom | — |