Nb1Au2 is an intermetallic compound combining niobium and gold in a 1:2 atomic ratio, classified as a semiconductor material. This compound belongs to the family of noble metal intermetallics and is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production. The material's potential applications leverage the unique electronic properties that emerge from niobium-gold bonding, making it relevant for exploratory work in advanced electronics, catalysis, and high-performance functional materials where the combination of a refractory metal (niobium) and a noble metal (gold) may offer advantages in thermal stability, corrosion resistance, or semiconducting behavior.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 26,794.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 10,255.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00260 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1450 | eV/atom | — |