Li15Au4 is an intermetallic compound in the lithium-gold system, representing a high-lithium-content metallic phase with potential applications in advanced energy storage and lightweight structural materials. This compound is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production; intermetallics in the Li-Au family are being explored for battery anode materials and as model systems for understanding lithium metallurgy at high concentrations. Engineers would consider this material in early-stage development contexts where extreme lightness combined with electronic or ionic conductivity properties are required, though practical deployment remains limited compared to conventional lithium alloys or established intermetallic systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 4,121.6 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 4,121.6 | ksi | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.3758 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3030 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 1,869.1 | ksi | — | ||
| ↳ | 1,869.1 | ksi | — |