LiIn₂CuTe₄ is a quaternary intermetallic compound combining lithium, indium, copper, and tellurium elements, belonging to the chalcogenide family of materials. This is primarily a research-phase compound studied for its potential in thermoelectric applications and semiconductor device development, where the combination of these elements may offer favorable electronic and thermal transport properties. While not yet widely deployed in production engineering, materials in this compositional family are of interest to researchers exploring alternatives for energy conversion, solid-state cooling systems, and specialized optoelectronic devices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.249 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.5700 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00790 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4369 | eV/atom | — |