Zr₆Au₂ is an intermetallic compound combining zirconium and gold in a 3:1 atomic ratio, belonging to the class of transition metal intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and academic interest rather than established commercial use, with potential applications in high-temperature structural materials and electronic devices due to the combined properties of its constituent elements. The zirconium-gold system is investigated for specialized applications where thermal stability, corrosion resistance, and metallic bonding characteristics are relevant, though practical engineering deployment remains limited.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01740 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3760 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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