Rh₃Au is an intermetallic compound combining rhodium and gold in a 3:1 atomic ratio, belonging to the family of precious metal alloys used in high-performance applications. This material is primarily of research and specialized industrial interest, valued in catalysis, jewelry metallurgy, and electronics where the combination of rhodium's catalytic activity and chemical resistance with gold's stability and conductivity provides synergistic benefits. Rh₃Au is notable for applications requiring exceptional corrosion resistance, thermal stability, and surface properties that cannot be achieved with single-element precious metals or conventional alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.5051 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.1827 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.1827 | eV/atom | — |