Lu2Ga1Cu1 is an intermetallic compound combining lutetium, gallium, and copper in a defined stoichiometric ratio, classified as a semiconductor. This ternary material belongs to the family of rare-earth-transition-metal intermetallics and is primarily studied in condensed matter physics and materials research rather than established industrial production. The compound is of interest for fundamental investigations into electronic structure, magnetic properties, and phase behavior in rare-earth systems, with potential relevance to thermoelectric applications or specialized electronic devices where tailored band structures are valuable.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 79.83 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 40.94 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00470 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.4720 | eV/atom | — |