Y1 Au1 is a binary intermetallic compound composed of yttrium and gold in a 1:1 stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the rare-earth–noble-metal intermetallic family and is primarily of research interest rather than established in high-volume commercial production. Potential applications span high-temperature materials research, advanced electronics, and catalysis, where the combination of yttrium's high melting point and gold's chemical stability may offer unique properties; however, its rarity and cost typically limit adoption to specialized scientific and aerospace contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00130 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9480 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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