Li₂HgAu is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, mercury, and gold in a defined stoichiometric ratio, classified as a semiconductor material. This is an experimental research compound rather than an established commercial material; it belongs to the family of ternary intermetallics that combine alkali metals with transition metals and noble metals, which are of interest for fundamental studies of electronic structure and potentially for niche electronic or thermoelectric applications. The material's behavior and applications remain largely confined to academic research contexts, where it serves as a model system for understanding phase stability and electronic properties in complex intermetallic systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00690 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5030 | eV/atom | — |