Sc₂Cu₁Au₁ is an experimental intermetallic compound combining scandium with copper and gold, belonging to the semiconductor materials class. This ternary alloy represents research-phase materials being investigated for potential electronic and structural applications where the rare earth/transition metal combination might offer unique electrical, thermal, or mechanical characteristics. Limited commercial deployment exists; the material's significance lies primarily in its potential to enable new functional properties through deliberate alloying of precious and reactive metals, relevant to researchers exploring advanced semiconductor or thermoelectric device concepts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 102.0 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 37.84 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01920 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5990 | eV/atom | — |