Li₁Tm₂Au₁ is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, thulium (a rare-earth element), and gold. This is a research-phase material rather than a production-standard engineering material; intermetallics in this composition space are studied for potential applications in quantum devices, novel electronic materials, and systems where rare-earth–noble-metal interactions can be exploited. The ternary nature and inclusion of rare-earth elements suggest investigation into magnetic properties, electronic band structure, or specialized semiconductor behavior that may differ significantly from conventional semiconductors.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00480 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4530 | eV/atom | — |