Ba₁Li₂Mg₂Ge₂ is an experimental quaternary intermetallic compound combining barium, lithium, magnesium, and germanium into a single crystalline phase. This material belongs to the family of complex metal germanides and is primarily of academic and materials research interest rather than established industrial use. The combination of lightweight elements (Li, Mg) with germanium suggests potential applications in energy storage, optoelectronics, or thermoelectric research, though engineering adoption remains limited pending demonstration of reliable synthesis, stability, and scalable manufacturing.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02240 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4950 | eV/atom | — |