Se₂Au₂ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining selenium and gold, representing a research-phase material in the family of noble metal chalcogenides. This material is primarily of interest in laboratory and theoretical studies rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in optoelectronics and thermoelectric devices where the unique electronic properties of gold-selenium interactions could be leveraged. Engineers would consider this compound in exploratory projects focused on advanced semiconducting phases, though it remains outside mainstream manufacturing due to limited availability, unproven scalability, and the high cost of gold content.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 33.94 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 14.67 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03740 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.07300 | eV/atom | — |