LiRh is a lithium-rhodium intermetallic ceramic compound, representing an emerging class of lightweight metallic ceramics that combine ionic and covalent bonding characteristics. This material exists primarily in research and development contexts, studied for its potential in high-temperature structural applications where the combination of low density with ceramic hardness could offer advantages over conventional monolithic ceramics or metal alloys. The material's notable elastic anisotropy and stiffness-to-weight ratio make it of particular interest in aerospace and energy sectors seeking damage-tolerant alternatives to brittle oxides or carbides.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 108.1 | GPa | DFT | ||
| ↳ | 108.1 | GPa | DFT · PBE | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | DFT · PBE | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 2.896 | - | DFT · PBE | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | DFT · PBE | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.3088 | - | DFT · PBE | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 47.38 | GPa | DFT | ||
| ↳ | 47.38 | GPa | DFT · PBE |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 6.890 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2204 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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