Yb₁Au₂ is an intermetallic compound composed of ytterbium and gold, belonging to the rare-earth metal-noble metal alloy family. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications in advanced electronics and materials science where the unique electronic properties of ytterbium combined with gold's chemical stability and conductivity could be exploited. The compound represents an experimental platform for investigating rare-earth intermetallic systems, particularly relevant to researchers exploring novel semiconducting or semimetallic phases for next-generation device applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 11,458 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,151 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00530 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9260 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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