Cl4Fe1Li1

LiFeCl4 is a stable, semiconducting ternary chloride compound composed of lithium, iron, and chlorine.

ClFeLi
Crystal structure of Cl4Fe1Li1
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Cl4Fe1Li1

LiFeCl4 is a ternary chloride compound that exists as a thermodynamically stable phase on the convex hull. Its semiconducting electronic character makes it an intriguing subject for research into transition metal-based halide materials. The compound represents a specific chemical arrangement of lithium, iron, and chlorine. Its stability suggests potential for integration into specialized chemical synthesis or electrochemical studies where stable halide frameworks are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Cl4Fe1Li1, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

1.27 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

2
2 databases, 2 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cl4Fe1Li1, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Cl4Fe1Li1?

LiFeCl4 is a stable, semiconducting ternary chloride compound composed of lithium, iron, and chlorine.

More questions
What is the band gap of Cl4Fe1Li1?
Cl4Fe1Li1 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.27 eV across 2 reported structures.
Is Cl4Fe1Li1 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.27 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Cl4Fe1Li1 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Cl4Fe1Li1 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Cl4Fe1Li1 are known?
2 structures of Cl4Fe1Li1 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Cl4Fe1Li1 contain?
Cl4Fe1Li1 contains Cl, Fe, and Li (3 elements).
Where does the data for Cl4Fe1Li1 come from?
Cl4Fe1Li1 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a member of the ternary chloride family, LiFeCl4 occupies a unique position due to its inherent thermodynamic stability. While many complex halides are prone to decomposition, this compound maintains a robust structure, serving as a foundational example of how lithium and iron can coexist within a chlorine-based lattice.

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

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