Li₁Ca₂Cd₁ is an experimental ternary intermetallic compound combining lithium, calcium, and cadmium in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the broader family of lightweight intermetallics and rare-earth-free functional compounds under investigation for advanced applications where unconventional combinations of light and heavier elements might enable novel electronic or structural properties. As a research-stage compound rather than a commercial material, it is primarily of interest to materials scientists exploring new phase diagrams, crystal structures, and potential semiconducting or optoelectronic behavior in multi-element systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.04050 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2340 | eV/atom | — |