Sc₂Ge₂Au₂ is an experimental intermetallic compound combining scandium, germanium, and gold in a 1:1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the ternary intermetallic family and represents early-stage research into advanced semiconductor and high-performance electronic materials. While not yet commercialized, compounds in this compositional space are investigated for potential applications in high-temperature electronics, specialized optoelectronics, and thermoelectric devices where the combination of light transition metals (scandium), semiconductor-forming elements (germanium), and noble metals (gold) may offer unique electronic or catalytic properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 104.6 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 44.27 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03650 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7370 | eV/atom | — |