Li₁Sm₁Au₂ is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, samarium (a rare-earth element), and gold in a defined stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material rather than a commercially established engineering material; it belongs to the family of rare-earth–gold intermetallics, which are primarily studied for their electronic and magnetic properties relevant to quantum materials and advanced device applications. The incorporation of lithium suggests potential electrochemical interest, while the rare-earth–noble metal pairing is typical of compounds investigated for topological electronic behavior, superconductivity, or magnetically-ordered states.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01360 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7470 | eV/atom | — |