Zr3Au is an intermetallic compound formed between zirconium and gold, belonging to the class of metallic intermetallics characterized by ordered crystal structures and strong atomic bonding between dissimilar metals. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established high-volume production, with potential applications in specialized aerospace, electronics, and thermal management sectors where its combination of metallic properties—rigidity, thermal conductivity, and density—may offer advantages over conventional alloys. Zr–Au intermetallics are being investigated for high-temperature structural components and advanced electronic device packaging where improved creep resistance and controlled thermal expansion could outperform traditional titanium or nickel-based alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 118.4 | GPa | DFT | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 51.78 | GPa | DFT |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 9.326 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.0000664 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.0000643 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -4.730 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | -4.660 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -0.3758 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | -0.3117 | eV/atom | Measured |
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