Si₂Au₂U is an experimental intermetallic compound containing silicon, gold, and uranium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the semiconductor/intermetallic family and is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production. The incorporation of uranium alongside noble and semiconducting elements suggests potential applications in nuclear materials research, high-temperature electronics, or specialized radiation-resistant devices, though practical deployment remains limited and would require careful handling due to uranium's radioactive and toxic properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 125.2 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 21.52 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00130 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1780 | eV/atom | — |