Li₁Ca₁Rh₁ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining lithium, calcium, and rhodium in a 1:1:1 stoichiometry. This is an experimental research material rather than a commercially established alloy; such ternary intermetallics are primarily studied for electronic and photonic applications where the combination of alkali, alkaline-earth, and transition metals can produce novel band structures. The material belongs to a family of multimetallic semiconductors explored for potential use in thermoelectric conversion, catalysis, and solid-state electronics, though practical applications remain limited to laboratory research until composition optimization and manufacturability pathways are established.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 47.03 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 9.920 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.09130 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.01700 | eV/atom | — |