YAu3 is an intermetallic compound composed of yttrium and gold, belonging to the rare-earth gold alloy family. This material is primarily of research and specialized applications interest, valued for its unique combination of rare-earth and noble metal properties that confer potential high-temperature stability, corrosion resistance, and specialized electronic or catalytic characteristics. Engineers consider YAu3 for niche applications requiring the synergistic benefits of yttrium's reactivity and lattice-modifying effects combined with gold's chemical inertness and conductive properties.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.4958 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.1748 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.7162 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -0.6281 | eV/atom | — |