Si₂Yb₁Au₂ is an intermetallic compound combining silicon, ytterbium, and gold—a research-phase material in the broader family of rare-earth intermetallics. This composition represents an experimental system likely being investigated for its electronic, thermal, or structural properties at the intersection of semiconducting behavior and metallic bonding. While not yet in widespread industrial use, materials in this class are studied for potential applications in high-temperature electronics, thermoelectric devices, or specialized optical/photonic systems where rare-earth elements and noble metal interactions can provide unique property combinations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 14,402.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,765.9 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00780 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5090 | eV/atom | — |