Ga6I2Li8O24Si6
Ga6I2Li8O24Si6 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-gap insulating compound composed of gallium, iodine, lithium, oxygen, and silicon.
About Ga6I2Li8O24Si6
Ga6I2Li8O24Si6 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its insulating electronic nature and high thermodynamic stability. As a material residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement of gallium, iodine, lithium, oxygen, and silicon atoms.
This material is of significant interest to researchers studying stable crystalline frameworks with wide-gap electronic properties. Its unique composition suggests potential utility in specialized solid-state applications where stable, non-conductive materials are required for structural or functional integration.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Ga6I2Li8O24Si6, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where Ga6I2Li8O24Si6 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ga6I2Li8O24Si6, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Ga6I2Li8O24Si6?
Ga6I2Li8O24Si6 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-gap insulating compound composed of gallium, iodine, lithium, oxygen, and silicon.
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How It Compares
As a distinct inorganic compound, Ga6I2Li8O24Si6 serves as a unique reference point within its chemical space. While it currently stands as a singular entry in this specific classification, its position on the convex hull highlights its structural integrity compared to more metastable or synthetic alternatives in complex oxide-halide systems.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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