Li₁Ca₂Ga₁ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining lithium, calcium, and gallium elements. This is a research-phase material rather than a commercial product, belonging to the family of ternary semiconductors that show potential for advanced optoelectronic and photonic applications. The compound's interest stems from its semiconductor bandgap characteristics and the unique electronic properties arising from the combination of alkali metal (lithium), alkaline earth metal (calcium), and group-13 element (gallium), making it a candidate for investigating new phases in semiconductor physics and potentially for niche applications in high-performance electronic or photonic devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 30.73 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 23.84 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02260 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3220 | eV/atom | — |