Li2SiAu is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, silicon, and gold—a ternary phase that belongs to the research-stage materials family rather than established engineering alloys. This material is primarily of academic and exploratory interest, investigated for potential applications in advanced metallurgy and materials science research where the unique combination of a lightweight alkali metal (Li), a semiconductor (Si), and a noble metal (Au) may offer novel properties. Engineers would consider this material only in specialized research contexts or high-value applications where the combination of lithium's low density with gold's chemical stability and silicon's electronic characteristics provides performance or functional advantages unavailable in conventional commercial alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 44.71 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 18.81 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 7.004 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.5002 | eV/atom | — |