ScGeAu is an intermetallic compound combining scandium, germanium, and gold in a 1:1:1 stoichiometry. This is a research-stage material rather than an established commercial semiconductor; it belongs to the class of ternary intermetallics being investigated for potential optoelectronic and quantum applications where the combination of rare-earth (Sc), group IV (Ge), and noble metal (Au) elements may offer unique electronic band structures or phononic properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 98.10 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 40.38 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.05180 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7200 | eV/atom | — |