Li₁Ga₂Ir₁ is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining lithium, gallium, and iridium in a 1:2:1 stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material studied for potential optoelectronic and thermoelectric applications, particularly valued for its combination of low-density metallic and semiconducting properties that are not easily achieved in conventional semiconductors. The ternary composition positions it within the broader family of high-entropy and complex intermetallics being explored to engineer band structures and thermal transport for next-generation energy conversion and quantum device architectures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 17,375.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 6,692 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02480 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4940 | eV/atom | — |