Al1Au1Li2

Al1Au1Li2 is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound that exhibits structural complexity and metastable thermodynamic characteristics.

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Crystal structure of Al1Au1Li2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Al1Au1Li2

Al1Au1Li2 is a ternary intermetallic compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. Its composition reflects a complex interplay between aluminum, gold, and lithium, positioning it as an intriguing subject for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry.

Given its position relative to the thermodynamic hull, this material is considered metastable. The existence of numerous reported structural configurations suggests a high degree of sensitivity to synthesis conditions, making it a focal point for researchers investigating phase stability in multi-element systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Al1Au1Li2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.75 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

1.337 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
1 DFT source

Structures

27
2 databases, 16 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Al1Au1Li2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Al1Au1Li2?

Al1Au1Li2 is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound that exhibits structural complexity and metastable thermodynamic characteristics.

More questions
What is the band gap of Al1Au1Li2?
Al1Au1Li2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.75 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is Al1Au1Li2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.75 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Al1Au1Li2 thermodynamically stable?
Al1Au1Li2 has a lowest energy above hull of 1.337 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of Al1Au1Li2 are known?
27 structures of Al1Au1Li2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 16 distinct space groups.
What elements does Al1Au1Li2 contain?
Al1Au1Li2 contains Al, Au, and Li (3 elements).
Where does the data for Al1Au1Li2 come from?
Al1Au1Li2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, Al1Au1Li2 represents a specialized case within the broader landscape of aluminum-gold-lithium intermetallics. Unlike more conventional, highly stable alloys, this compound exhibits a complex structural variety that underscores the intricate bonding environments possible when combining these specific metallic elements.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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