Yb1 Li2 Si1
semiconductor· Yb1 Li2 Si1
Yb₁Li₂Si₁ is an experimental ternary compound belonging to the rare-earth intermetallic semiconductor family, combining ytterbium, lithium, and silicon. This material is primarily a research compound of interest in solid-state physics and materials science, with potential applications in thermoelectric devices, photonics, and energy conversion systems where rare-earth semiconductors offer unique electronic band structures. The incorporation of lithium—an ultralight alkali metal—alongside ytterbium suggests exploration of novel phase stability, electronic transport, or quantum properties not achievable in conventional binary or ternary semiconductors.
Thermoelectric devices (research)Rare-earth semiconductor researchPhotonic/optoelectronic materials developmentSolid-state physics studiesEnergy conversion systems (exploratory)High-performance electronics research
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | ksi | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | ksi | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
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