Yb₂PtAu is an intermetallic compound combining ytterbium with platinum and gold, representing an experimental rare-earth–noble-metal system of interest in solid-state physics and materials research. This material belongs to the broader family of rare-earth intermetallics, which are primarily investigated for exotic electronic properties (such as heavy fermion behavior, Kondo effects, or superconductivity) rather than high-volume industrial production. The Yb–Pt–Au composition is likely studied for its potential in cryogenic electronics, quantum materials research, or as a model system for understanding electron correlations in mixed-valence rare-earth systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01820 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.195 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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