Li₂Ga₂Ge₂ is an experimental ternary semiconductor compound combining lithium, gallium, and germanium in a stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the emerging family of multi-element semiconductors being investigated for optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications, where the combination of light elements (Li) with established III-IV semiconductors (Ga, Ge) may enable tunable bandgaps and improved carrier transport compared to binary alternatives. Research on such compounds is driven by the search for materials with enhanced efficiency in solar cells, integrated photonics, and radiation-hard electronics, though practical device implementations remain largely in the laboratory stage.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 7,450.2 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,937.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00320 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2960 | eV/atom | — |