Li₂GaAu is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, gallium, and gold—a ternary metal system that exists primarily in academic research rather than established industrial production. This material belongs to the family of lithium-based intermetallics, which are of interest for their potential in energy storage, lightweight structural applications, and advanced electronic devices due to lithium's low density and the electronic properties conferred by noble and semi-metallic constituents. As an experimental compound, Li₂GaAu has not yet matured into widespread commercial use, but research into similar ternary lithium intermetallics is driven by applications requiring low weight, high chemical reactivity, or specialized electronic behavior.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2815 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -1.510 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5360 | eV/atom | — |