AuCu2Li

AuCu2Li is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound known for its structural diversity and metastable thermodynamic nature.

AuCuLi
Crystal structure of AuCu2Li
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About AuCu2Li

AuCu2Li is a ternary intermetallic compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. Its atomic arrangement is of significant interest to researchers studying complex metallic systems and the potential for tuning electronic properties through elemental substitution.

While the compound exhibits a diverse range of reported structural configurations across multiple databases, its thermodynamic profile suggests it exists in a metastable state relative to its constituent elements. This instability is a key factor in understanding its synthesis pathways and potential for phase transformation in experimental settings.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for AuCu2Li, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.56 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

1.702 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
2 DFT sources

Structures

9
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where AuCu2Li is used.

Fundamental condensed matter researchSolid-state materials science studiesIntermetallic phase stability analysis
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AuCu2Li, answered from cross-validated data.

What is AuCu2Li?

AuCu2Li is a semiconducting ternary intermetallic compound known for its structural diversity and metastable thermodynamic nature.

More questions
What is AuCu2Li used for?
AuCu2Li is used in fundamental condensed matter research, solid-state materials science studies, and intermetallic phase stability analysis.
What is the band gap of AuCu2Li?
AuCu2Li has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.56 eV across 9 reported structures.
Is AuCu2Li a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.56 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is AuCu2Li thermodynamically stable?
AuCu2Li has a lowest energy above hull of 1.702 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of AuCu2Li are known?
9 structures of AuCu2Li are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does AuCu2Li contain?
AuCu2Li contains Au, Cu, and Li (3 elements).
Where does the data for AuCu2Li come from?
AuCu2Li data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary intermetallic, AuCu2Li serves as an important case study for understanding the interplay between gold, copper, and lithium in solid-state systems, representing a distinct structural configuration within the broader landscape of complex intermetallic semiconductors.

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

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