Li2Cr3SnO8

Li2Cr3SnO8 is a semiconducting quaternary oxide that is predicted to be stable enough for laboratory synthesis.

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Crystal structure of Li2Cr3SnO8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2Cr3SnO8

Li2Cr3SnO8 is a complex quaternary oxide that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. Its structural framework, composed of lithium, chromium, tin, and oxygen, suggests a versatile platform for exploring transition metal-based material properties.

Due to its position near the thermodynamic hull, this compound is considered a strong candidate for experimental synthesis. The significant number of reported structural variations highlights its complexity and the interest it generates within the materials science community.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2Cr3SnO8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.20–0.96 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.013 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

23
3 databases, 7 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li2Cr3SnO8 is used.

Materials researchSolid-state chemistry explorationSemiconductor development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2Cr3SnO8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2Cr3SnO8?

Li2Cr3SnO8 is a semiconducting quaternary oxide that is predicted to be stable enough for laboratory synthesis.

More questions
What is Li2Cr3SnO8 used for?
Li2Cr3SnO8 is used in materials research, solid-state chemistry exploration, and semiconductor development.
What is the band gap of Li2Cr3SnO8?
Li2Cr3SnO8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.20–0.96 eV across 23 reported structures.
Is Li2Cr3SnO8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.96 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li2Cr3SnO8 thermodynamically stable?
Li2Cr3SnO8 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.013 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Li2Cr3SnO8 are known?
23 structures of Li2Cr3SnO8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 7 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li2Cr3SnO8 contain?
Li2Cr3SnO8 contains Cr, Li, O, and Sn (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li2Cr3SnO8 come from?
Li2Cr3SnO8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique quaternary oxide, Li2Cr3SnO8 represents a specialized case within its chemical family. While it shares the fundamental building blocks of complex oxides, its specific stoichiometry and electronic profile distinguish it as a distinct subject for further investigation into its potential functional properties.

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

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