Li₅Mg₁ is an experimental lithium-magnesium intermetallic compound being investigated for energy storage and lightweight structural applications. This material belongs to the family of lithium-based alloys and intermetallics, which are of interest for next-generation batteries, hydrogen storage systems, and high-specific-strength aerospace components where weight reduction is critical. As a research-phase compound rather than a production material, Li₅Mg₁ represents the broader effort to develop lighter alternatives to conventional structural metals and to improve lithium-ion battery chemistry through novel host materials and anode/cathode architectures.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01270 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.03300 | eV/atom | — |