Li₃CeBi₂ is an experimental ternary compound combining lithium, cerium, and bismuth in a semiconducting phase. This material belongs to the family of rare-earth bismuthides and represents early-stage research into mixed-valence systems with potential for energy conversion and quantum materials applications. While not yet commercialized, compounds in this class are being investigated for thermoelectric performance, photovoltaic response, and exotic electronic properties driven by the interplay between lithium's electrochemical activity, cerium's f-electron behavior, and bismuth's band structure.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,435.7 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,320.2 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00240 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.6910 | eV/atom | — |