NaCaAu is an intermetallic compound combining sodium, calcium, and gold—a rare ternary metal system not commonly encountered in conventional engineering practice. This material belongs to the family of complex intermetallic alloys and appears to be primarily of research interest rather than established industrial use; such gold-bearing ternary systems are typically investigated for fundamental materials science studies, potential catalytic applications, or niche high-performance contexts where the unique combination of elements offers theoretical advantages. Engineers would consider this material only in specialized research, development, or high-value applications where the specific electronic, thermal, or chemical properties of the Na-Ca-Au system provide benefits unattainable with conventional alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 23.30 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | -3.080 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.019 | kg/m³ | — |
| 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) | -0.5101 | eV/atom | — |