Y₂Si₂Au₂ is an intermetallic compound combining yttrium, silicon, and gold—a research-stage material in the rare-earth intermetallic family. This compound is not yet established in mainstream industrial production; it remains primarily of interest to materials researchers investigating the phase behavior, mechanical properties, and potential functional characteristics of ternary rare-earth systems. The incorporation of gold suggests possible exploration of electronic, thermal, or catalytic properties, though practical applications and commercial viability remain undetermined.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 15,506.1 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,157.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01550 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8420 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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