LiBe2Ga is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining lithium, beryllium, and gallium—a quaternary system that exists primarily in research and specialized material development contexts rather than established industrial production. This material belongs to the family of lightweight ceramics and intermetallics studied for applications requiring combinations of low density, high stiffness, and thermal stability. LiBe2Ga and related ternary compounds are of interest to aerospace and high-performance materials research communities exploring alternatives for weight-critical structural applications, though practical deployment remains limited due to processing challenges, cost, and the specialized manufacturing expertise required.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 12,074.4 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.4500 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,261.9 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1293 | 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) | 0.2708 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.09976 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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