Li₄Ga₄Se₈ is a quaternary semiconductor compound composed of lithium, gallium, and selenium, belonging to the family of lithium-based chalcogenide semiconductors. This is primarily a research-phase material investigated for its potential in optoelectronic and solid-state applications, particularly in infrared photonics and as a wide-bandgap semiconductor material where its layered crystal structure offers tunable electronic properties. The material family is notable for combining ionic (Li) and covalent (Ga-Se) bonding, making it attractive for applications requiring both semiconducting behavior and favorable transport properties, though industrial adoption remains limited compared to conventional gallium compounds.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | 37.92 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 18.49 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | 2.094 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.9380 | eV/atom | — |