Yb₂Li₁Ga₁ is a ternary intermetallic compound combining ytterbium, lithium, and gallium, belonging to the rare-earth semiconductor family. This is a research-phase material with potential applications in advanced optoelectronics and solid-state device physics, where the rare-earth ytterbium can provide unique electronic and optical properties. The incorporation of lithium and gallium suggests engineered band structure for specialized semiconductor functions, though industrial adoption remains limited pending demonstration of manufacturing scalability and property advantages over established alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.01920 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2940 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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