Sc₂Au₆ is an intermetallic compound combining scandium and gold, representing a rare-earth/precious-metal system of primarily research interest rather than established industrial production. This material belongs to the family of intermetallics that exhibit unique electronic and structural properties at the atomic scale, though practical applications remain limited due to cost and limited data on scalability. The compound is studied in materials science contexts for potential applications in high-performance electronics, catalysis, or advanced structural materials where the combination of scandium's light weight and gold's chemical inertness might offer advantages in specialized environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00420 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6340 | eV/atom | — |