LiGa₂Au is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, gallium, and gold into a ternary metal system. This is a research-phase material rather than an established industrial alloy; it belongs to the family of lightweight intermetallics and noble-metal compounds that are investigated for applications requiring unusual combinations of low density with noble-metal properties. The material's potential relevance lies in specialized electronics, catalyst research, or advanced metallurgical systems where lithium's low density and gallium–gold interactions could offer advantages in thermal management, electrical conductivity, or chemical stability under specific operating conditions.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2766 | lb/in³ | — |
| 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) | 0.09600 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2595 | eV/atom | — |