Li₁Ge₁Au₂ is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, germanium, and gold in a 1:1:2 stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material rather than an established industrial commodity; it belongs to the family of ternary intermetallics that are of interest in materials science for their potential electronic and thermoelectric properties. The combination of a light alkali metal (Li), a semiconducting element (Ge), and a noble metal (Au) makes this compound relevant to exploratory studies in energy conversion, photonics, and advanced device physics where unusual electronic band structures or charge carrier behavior might be leveraged.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02160 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3270 | eV/atom | — |