Th₂Au₂ is an intermetallic compound combining thorium and gold, representing a research-phase material in the thorium-gold binary system. This compound belongs to the family of noble metal intermetallics and is primarily of academic and specialized research interest rather than established commercial production. While thorium-based intermetallics have been explored for potential applications in high-temperature materials and nuclear fuel systems, Th₂Au₂ specifically remains in the experimental stage; engineers would encounter this material in materials research contexts rather than conventional industrial practice.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00240 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6760 | eV/atom | — |