Li₂InSb is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining lithium, indium, and antimony, belonging to the family of light, low-density ionic-covalent materials. This is primarily a research compound studied for potential applications in solid-state ionics and energy storage systems, where its crystal structure and ionic conductivity properties are of interest; it remains largely experimental and is not widely deployed in mainstream commercial applications. Engineers considering this material would be evaluating it for advanced battery electrolytes, thermoelectric devices, or other solid-state electronic applications where the combination of low density and mixed-metal chemistry offers potential advantages over conventional ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 413 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.1020 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
High-Frequency Dielectric Constant (ε∞)(ε∞) | 2.083 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 1.970 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.0000308 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.0000395 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | -77.60 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | -112.9 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.479 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.9796 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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