LiGa₂Rh is a ternary intermetallic compound combining lithium, gallium, and rhodium—a research-phase material exploring novel semiconductor and potentially thermoelectric properties at the intersection of light metals and transition metals. This compound belongs to the broader family of lithium-based intermetallics and represents exploratory work in materials science rather than established industrial production; interest centers on leveraging rhodium's catalytic properties and thermal transport characteristics alongside lithium's low density for next-generation energy conversion or catalytic applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.03410 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5310 | eV/atom | — |