Li1 Ir1
semiconductorLiIr (lithium iridium) is an intermetallic compound combining a highly electropositive alkali metal with a precious transition metal, forming a semiconductor material of research interest. This compound is primarily studied in advanced materials research for potential applications in solid-state electronics and energy storage due to the unique electronic properties that arise from the lithium-iridium interaction; however, it remains largely in the experimental phase rather than widespread industrial production. LiIr represents exploration within the broader family of lithium intermetallics and exotic semiconductors that could enable next-generation technologies where conventional silicon-based alternatives face performance limitations.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 23,323.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 11,401 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00190 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3000 | eV/atom | — |