Li2CuGe is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, copper, and germanium elements, belonging to the class of ternary metal systems with potential electrochemical and structural applications. This material is primarily of research interest rather than established industrial production; it is studied in the context of advanced battery materials, thermoelectric devices, and intermetallic phases where the combination of lithium's high electrochemical potential, copper's thermal and electrical conductivity, and germanium's semiconducting properties may offer synergistic benefits. Engineers would consider this compound for next-generation energy storage or thermal management systems where unconventional ternary metal phases could provide improved performance, though maturity and scalability relative to conventional alternatives remain open questions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.706 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.09411 | C/m² | — | ||
Piezoelectric Stress Tensor(eij) | Matrix (redacted) | C/m² | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3492 | eV/atom | — |