LiGaNi₂ is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, gallium, and nickel elements, belonging to the family of lightweight metal alloys and ternary intermetallics. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than established production use, with potential applications in energy storage systems, aerospace structural applications, and advanced thermal management due to the low density and electronic properties enabled by lithium alloying. Engineers would consider this compound in early-stage projects requiring lightweight metallic systems or where the unique electrochemical properties of lithium-containing intermetallics offer advantages over conventional aluminum or magnesium alloys.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.2543 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -26.80 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3552 | eV/atom | — |