Li2CrO3

Li2CrO3 is a semiconducting lithium-chromium oxide that is considered a promising, synthesizable material for advanced electrochemical research.

Crystal structure of Li2CrO3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2CrO3

Li2CrO3 is a semiconducting lithium oxide that occupies a position near the thermodynamic stability hull, suggesting it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis. Its structural characteristics make it a subject of significant interest for researchers investigating complex transition metal oxides in energy storage systems. With numerous reported structures across major materials databases, it represents a well-documented phase in the lithium-chromium-oxygen ternary system. Its electronic nature and structural versatility provide a foundation for exploring ion transport and redox behavior in solid-state materials. This compound is primarily utilized in academic and industrial research settings focused on developing next-generation electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2CrO3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.52–1.78 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.007 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

46
3 databases, 9 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li2CrO3 is used.

Battery electrode researchSolid-state ionicsMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2CrO3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2CrO3?

Li2CrO3 is a semiconducting lithium-chromium oxide that is considered a promising, synthesizable material for advanced electrochemical research.

More questions
What is Li2CrO3 used for?
Li2CrO3 is used in battery electrode research, solid-state ionics, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of Li2CrO3?
Li2CrO3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.52–1.78 eV across 46 reported structures.
Is Li2CrO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.78 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li2CrO3 thermodynamically stable?
Li2CrO3 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.007 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Li2CrO3 are known?
46 structures of Li2CrO3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 9 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li2CrO3 contain?
Li2CrO3 contains Cr, Li, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Li2CrO3 come from?
Li2CrO3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the lithium oxides class.

Within the diverse class of lithium oxides, Li2CrO3 shares structural and electronic parallels with compounds like Li2MnO3 and Li2TiO3. While LiCoO2 and LiNiO2 are widely deployed as commercial cathode materials due to their proven electrochemical performance, Li2CrO3 remains a specialized subject of study, offering a distinct transition metal environment that contrasts with the more common manganese or cobalt-based systems.

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Related Compounds

Other Lithium Oxides in the database.

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

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