LiGa2Cu
metal· JVASP-80888· LiGa2Cu
LiGa2Cu is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, gallium, and copper, belonging to the family of lightweight metallic systems that incorporate alkali and transition metal elements. This material remains primarily a research-phase compound rather than an established industrial alloy, with interest centered on its potential for ultra-lightweight applications and novel electronic or thermal properties stemming from its unusual compositional balance. The lithium content offers density reduction comparable to advanced aerospace alloys, while the copper-gallium network may provide distinctive electrical or catalytic characteristics worth investigation in emerging technologies.
research and developmentlightweight structural compositesadvanced intermetallic studieshigh-performance aerospace conceptselectronic materials explorationexperimental metallurgy
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
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Regulatory Screening
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