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.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.02077 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.4220 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.488 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.277 | eV/atom | — |