Y6 Au4 is an intermetallic compound combining yttrium and gold, belonging to the rare-earth gold alloy family. This material is primarily of research interest for its potential in high-temperature structural applications and electronic devices where the combination of rare-earth and noble metal properties may offer unique thermal stability or catalytic behavior. While not yet widely commercialized, intermetallic compounds like Y6 Au4 are investigated for advanced aerospace, electronics, and catalytic applications where conventional alloys reach performance limits.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 77.54 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 19.11 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01690 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7840 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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