Yb2 Au6

Yb₂Au₆ is an intermetallic compound composed of ytterbium and gold, belonging to the rare-earth–transition-metal intermetallic family. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial use, studied for its potential electronic and thermal properties that arise from the interaction between rare-earth and noble-metal components. The compound is notable within materials science for investigating rare-earth–gold phase diagrams and potential applications in thermoelectric devices, though it remains in the experimental phase without widespread commercial deployment.