Li₂Al₂H₈ is a complex metal hydride compound belonging to the lightweight hydride family, combining lithium and aluminum with hydrogen in a stoichiometric structure. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, being investigated for energy storage applications, particularly hydrogen storage systems for fuel cell vehicles and stationary power applications. The compound represents the broader class of complex hydrides that offer potential for high gravimetric hydrogen density, though significant challenges remain in thermal stability, kinetics, and reversibility for practical deployment compared to conventional battery and fuel systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 25.40 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 15.58 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.237 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2350 | eV/atom | — |