YGaAu₂ is an intermetallic compound combining yttrium, gallium, and gold in a 1:1:2 stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-stage material from the rare-earth intermetallic family, not yet established in widespread commercial production. The compound belongs to a class of materials under investigation for potential applications in high-temperature electronics, quantum materials research, and specialized semiconductor devices where the unique electronic structure arising from rare-earth and noble-metal interactions may offer advantages in specific niche applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00430 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7100 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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