LiCuGe is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, copper, and germanium elements, representing a ternary metal system with potential applications in advanced materials research. This material falls within the family of lightweight intermetallic alloys and is primarily investigated for its potential in energy storage systems, thermoelectric applications, and specialized electronic devices where the combination of lithium's low density with copper and germanium's electronic properties may offer advantages. As an experimental compound rather than a mature commercial material, LiCuGe serves as a research platform for exploring new property combinations in ternary metal systems, particularly relevant to emerging technologies requiring high specific strength or enhanced electronic functionality.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 71.72 | GPa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3100 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 34.67 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.542 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000500 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2354 | eV/atom | — |