Li₁Er₁In₂ is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, erbium, and indium, belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic family. This is a research-stage material primarily explored for advanced functional applications leveraging the unique electronic and magnetic properties that arise from rare-earth–main-group metal combinations. While not yet established in high-volume industrial production, materials in this family are investigated for potential use in thermoelectric devices, magnetic applications, and optoelectronic systems where rare-earth elements provide specialized electronic behavior.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00610 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4010 | eV/atom | — |