Li1Au3 is an intermetallic compound combining lithium and gold in a 1:3 ratio, classified as a semiconductor with potential electrochemical and electronic applications. This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial compound; intermetallic lithium-gold phases are primarily explored for energy storage systems, advanced battery architectures, and solid-state device development where the combination of lithium's electrochemical activity and gold's conductivity and stability may offer advantages. Engineers considering this material should note it remains in the experimental domain and would typically be selected for prototype battery cathodes, thin-film electronics, or specialized high-reliability applications where the unique properties of the Li-Au system justify development complexity over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 108.2 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 20.00 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00730 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3830 | eV/atom | — |