Sc₂Zn₁Au₁ is an intermetallic compound combining scandium, zinc, and gold in a fixed stoichiometric ratio, classified as a semiconductor material. This is a research-phase compound rather than an established commercial material; it belongs to the family of multi-component intermetallics being investigated for potential electronic and photonic applications where the combination of rare-earth (scandium) and noble-metal (gold) constituents may offer unique electronic band structure or catalytic properties. Engineers would consider such materials in advanced research contexts where conventional semiconductors are insufficient, though commercial viability and manufacturing scalability remain under development.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 94.70 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 42.54 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00380 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6410 | eV/atom | — |