Sc₁Au₂ is an intermetallic compound combining scandium and gold, belonging to the semiconductor family of metallic compounds. This material is primarily of research and academic interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in advanced electronic and optoelectronic device development where the unique electronic properties of scandium-gold phases could be leveraged. The compound represents an experimental material within the broader family of rare earth–noble metal intermetallics, which are being investigated for specialized applications requiring tailored electronic behavior or high-temperature stability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 18,311.9 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,767.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00760 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8760 | eV/atom | — |