LiGaCu₂ is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, gallium, and copper elements, belonging to the family of lightweight metallic materials with potential for advanced applications. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established industrial production; compounds in this composition space are investigated for applications requiring the combination of low density with metallic properties, though practical engineering adoption remains limited. Engineers considering this material should expect it to be in the experimental stage, with performance data and manufacturing processes still under active investigation in academic and materials development contexts.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2393 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -0.2300 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2111 | eV/atom | — |