Y8Au4 is a gold-yttrium intermetallic compound, a binary metallic phase likely investigated for high-temperature applications or specialty alloy development. This material belongs to the rare-earth/noble-metal intermetallic family, which has been explored in research contexts for applications requiring thermal stability, corrosion resistance, or unique electronic properties that bulk gold or yttrium alone cannot provide.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7070 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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