Li₄Ce₂Ge₂ is an experimental ternary ceramic compound combining lithium, cerium, and germanium, belonging to the rare-earth-containing semiconductor family. This material is primarily of research interest for next-generation energy storage and solid-state electrolyte applications, where lithium-based compounds are actively investigated as alternatives to conventional liquid electrolytes in advanced battery systems. The inclusion of cerium (a rare-earth element) and germanium suggests potential utility in ionic conductivity or mixed-valence electron systems, though this specific composition remains largely confined to academic materials research rather than established industrial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000100 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2480 | eV/atom | — |