Yb₄Al₄Au₄ is an intermetallic compound combining ytterbium, aluminum, and gold in a 1:1:1 ratio. This is a research-phase material belonging to the family of rare-earth intermetallics, which are of interest for studying electronic and thermal transport phenomena rather than for established industrial production. The compound's potential relevance lies in fundamental materials science—particularly in exploring mixed-valence behavior and magnetic properties in rare-earth systems—though practical engineering applications remain speculative without demonstrated property advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00280 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8430 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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