Li₁Al₁Rh₂ is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, aluminum, and rhodium—a research-phase material belonging to the ternary intermetallic family. This composition sits at the intersection of lightweight metal science (Li, Al) and precious transition metals (Rh), making it primarily of interest in advanced materials research rather than established production applications. The material is notable within the semiconducting intermetallic class for potential electrochemical energy storage, hydrogen storage, or catalytic applications where the combination of light-metal reactivity and rhodium's catalytic properties could offer advantages, though practical engineering use remains exploratory.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01340 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6920 | eV/atom | — |