Li₃YBi₂ is a ternary intermetallic compound combining lithium, yttrium, and bismuth, classified as a semiconductor material. This composition represents an emerging research compound rather than an established industrial material; it belongs to the family of lithium-based intermetallics being explored for next-generation energy storage, thermoelectric, and optoelectronic applications. The material's potential lies in its unusual combination of light (Li, Y) and heavy (Bi) elements, which can produce unique electronic properties and phonon scattering behavior relevant to solid-state energy conversion and semiconductor device research.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,861.1 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 4,587.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.06260 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7280 | eV/atom | — |