Zr₁Au₂ is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium and gold in a 1:2 stoichiometric ratio, classified as a semiconductor material. This compound belongs to the family of refractory intermetallics and represents a research-phase material of interest for high-temperature and electronic applications where the combined properties of zirconium's strength and thermal stability with gold's conductivity and corrosion resistance may offer advantages. Unlike conventional alloys, intermetallic compounds like Zr₁Au₂ exhibit ordered crystal structures that can provide superior hardness and thermal stability but typically require careful processing to avoid brittleness.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 21,855.6 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,819.4 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00730 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6320 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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