Li₁Lu₁Hg₂ is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, lutetium, and mercury in a 1:1:2 stoichiometry. This is a research-stage material belonging to the family of rare-earth–alkali metal mercury intermetallics, studied primarily for its potential electronic and structural properties rather than established industrial production. While not yet in widespread commercial use, compounds in this family are of interest to materials scientists investigating novel semiconductor behavior, quantum effects, and phase stability in complex multi-component systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.02440 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4410 | eV/atom | — |