Li₂MgSi is an intermetallic semiconductor compound combining lithium, magnesium, and silicon in a stoichiometric ratio. This is a research-phase material studied primarily for its electronic and thermal properties within the broader class of ternary intermetallic semiconductors. The compound is of interest in materials science for potential applications requiring lightweight, thermally stable semiconducting phases, though it remains largely exploratory with limited established industrial deployment compared to conventional Si or III-V semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,531.5 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,842.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00120 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2770 | eV/atom | — |