LiHg is an intermetallic compound combining lithium and mercury, classified as a semiconductor with potential applications in electronic and energy storage research. This material belongs to the alkali metal-transition metal intermetallic family and is primarily of interest in experimental and materials science contexts rather than established industrial production. The compound's semiconductor behavior and unique lithium-mercury bonding make it a candidate for fundamental studies in energy conversion, though practical engineering applications remain limited due to mercury's toxicity and handling challenges.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 34.87 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 18.40 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02160 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4000 | eV/atom | — |