Nb12 Au8

semiconductor

· Nb12 Au8

Nb12Au8 is an intermetallic compound combining niobium and gold in a 3:2 atomic ratio, belonging to the class of refractory metal-precious metal systems. This material is primarily of research interest for high-temperature applications and specialized electronic or catalytic systems where the combined properties of a refractory metal backbone and noble metal character are desired. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream engineering, such niobium-gold compounds are studied for potential use in extreme-temperature environments, advanced catalysis, and possibly in specialized coating or electrical contact applications where corrosion resistance and thermal stability converge.

high-temperature structural compounds (research)catalytic systemsrefractory alloy developmentelectrical contacts and connectorsaerospace thermal protection (exploratory)materials science research

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.00520	eV	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.05000	eV/atom	—

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Nb12 Au8

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