LiYCu₂P₂ is an intermetallic compound combining lithium, yttrium, copper, and phosphorus—a quaternary metal system explored primarily in condensed matter physics and materials research rather than established industrial production. This material belongs to the family of ternary and quaternary phosphides, which are investigated for potential applications in energy storage, thermoelectric devices, and superconductivity research, though it remains largely in the experimental stage. Engineers and researchers may consider this compound when exploring novel electronic, magnetic, or thermal transport properties in layered or structurally complex intermetallic systems, particularly where unconventional metallurgical behavior or quantum effects are of interest.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 13,044.7 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 8,808.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1863 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8485 | eV/atom | — |