Zn₂RhAu is an intermetallic compound combining zinc, rhodium, and gold—a ternary metallic system that exists primarily in research and experimental contexts rather than established industrial production. This material class combines the corrosion resistance and catalytic properties of precious metals (rhodium and gold) with zinc's lower cost and lighter density, making it a candidate for specialized applications in catalysis, electronics, or high-performance alloy development. The compound represents an emerging area in materials research where engineers explore novel intermetallic phases to achieve combinations of properties difficult to reach with conventional binary alloys or pure metals.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 12.08 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -21.08 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2911 | eV/atom | — |