LiAlGe is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, aluminum, and germanium in a 1:1:1 stoichiometry. This is a research-stage semiconductor material being investigated for potential optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications, positioned within the broader family of III-V and related compound semiconductors. The material's primary interest lies in exploring novel bandgap engineering and carrier transport properties for next-generation energy conversion and light-emission devices, though it remains largely in the experimental phase without established high-volume industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 8,088.3 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,446.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.2614 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3790 | eV/atom | — |