Zn₂Ag₁Au₁ is a ternary intermetallic compound combining zinc, silver, and gold in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material studied for specialized electronic and photonic applications where the unique electronic structure arising from the metal combination offers potential advantages over binary alternatives. The material belongs to the class of precious-metal-containing intermetallics, which are typically investigated for high-reliability contact systems, quantum devices, or advanced semiconductor applications where the combination of noble metals (Ag, Au) provides corrosion resistance and electrical properties enhanced by zinc's electronic contribution.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01590 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1430 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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