S2Cr1Au1 is an experimental semiconductor compound combining sulfur, chromium, and gold in a 2:1:1 composition ratio. This material belongs to the emerging class of mixed-metal chalcogenides, which are being investigated for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications where conventional semiconductors face limitations. The incorporation of gold—a noble metal—alongside chromium and sulfur is notable in research contexts exploring enhanced electrical conductivity, optical properties, or catalytic behavior, though it remains largely confined to laboratory development rather than widespread industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,873 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,793.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02020 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5560 | eV/atom | — |