Li₂CaSi is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, calcium, and silicon—a material class that sits at the intersection of lightweight metallics and semiconducting ceramics. This composition is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established commercial use; it belongs to the family of ternary lithium-based compounds being investigated for energy storage, photovoltaic, and advanced structural applications where low density and electronic properties are jointly valuable.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1089 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3830 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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