Sc₁Cd₁Au₂ is an intermetallic compound combining scandium, cadmium, and gold in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material in the precious metal intermetallic family, not yet established in mainstream engineering applications. The compound represents exploratory work in ternary intermetallic systems, likely of interest for fundamental studies of phase behavior, electronic structure, or specialized high-performance applications where the combination of rare earth (Sc), soft metal (Cd), and noble metal (Au) properties might offer unique advantages.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00480 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6380 | eV/atom | — |