Li₂SbAu is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, antimony, and gold—a ternary phase that belongs to the class of advanced semiconductor and potential thermoelectric materials. This is a research-stage compound studied primarily for its electronic band structure and potential applications in energy conversion and quantum materials; it is not currently in widespread industrial production. The material's notable feature is the combination of a lightweight alkali metal (Li) with semimetallic (Sb) and noble metal (Au) components, which can enable unique carrier transport properties and thermal behavior not achievable in binary or simpler systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 56.17 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 24.88 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00480 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5500 | eV/atom | — |