Li8In is an intermetallic ceramic compound composed of lithium and indium, representing a research-phase material in the lithium-metal family with potential ionic conductor or structural applications. While not yet widely deployed in conventional engineering, lithium-based intermetallics are actively investigated for solid-state battery electrolytes, thermal management systems, and lightweight structural composites where the combination of very low density and lithium's electrochemical properties could offer advantages over conventional ceramics. This material remains primarily in the experimental phase; engineers would consider it only for advanced battery development, aerospace weight-reduction studies, or next-generation energy storage systems where novel material properties justify the maturity risk.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.05455 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03170 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.09078 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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