Li₁Zr₁Au₂ is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, zirconium, and gold in a 1:1:2 stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial semiconductor; it belongs to the family of ternary intermetallics being explored for potential applications in energy storage, thermoelectrics, or advanced electronic devices where the combination of lightweight lithium, refractory zirconium, and noble-metal gold properties might offer synergistic benefits. The material's practical relevance remains limited to specialized laboratories until production scalability and device-level performance are demonstrated.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00870 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5970 | eV/atom | — |