Li4Ca4Sb4 is an experimental quaternary intermetallic compound combining lithium, calcium, and antimony elements, classified as a semiconductor material. While not widely established in commercial production, this compound represents emerging research into mixed-metal systems with potential applications in energy storage and thermoelectric devices, where the combination of lightweight alkali/alkaline-earth metals with a semimetal creates interesting electronic properties. The material belongs to a class of compounds being investigated for next-generation battery chemistries and solid-state device applications, though practical engineering deployment remains in early research phases.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 39.20 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 29.96 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6968 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.030 | eV/atom | — |