Li₂CuAg is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, copper, and silver—a ternary metal system that exists primarily in research and experimental contexts rather than established commercial production. This material belongs to the family of lightweight intermetallics and is of interest for its potential in high-energy-density applications, particularly where the combination of lithium's low density with copper and silver's electrical and thermal properties could offer advantages. The material remains largely in the investigation phase; its actual engineering viability depends on thermal stability, brittleness, and manufacturing scalability—factors that must be resolved before adoption in demanding industrial roles.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 429 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 1.963 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 2.195 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 2.151 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞)2 entries | 1.785 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 1.742 | - | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.000 | C/m² | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.00181 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000395 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -230.3 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 278.5 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Spectroscopic Limited Maximum Efficiency (SLME)(SLME) | 18.77 | % | DFT · TBmBJ |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.142 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.9617 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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