Li2CrSiO4

Li2CrSiO4 is a metastable, insulating quaternary silicate compound studied for its diverse structural configurations.

CrLiOSi
Crystal structure of Li2CrSiO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2CrSiO4

Li2CrSiO4 is a complex quaternary silicate that exhibits wide-band-gap insulating behavior. As a metastable phase, it represents a specialized material of interest for researchers investigating structural diversity within lithium-containing oxide systems.

The compound is characterized by a significant number of reported structural variations across major databases. Its unique composition of lithium, chromium, silicon, and oxygen makes it a subject of study for those exploring alternative electrode materials and solid-state ion conductors.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2CrSiO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.31–3.08 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.041 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

32
3 databases, 7 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li2CrSiO4 is used.

Electrochemical researchSolid-state ion conduction studiesMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2CrSiO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2CrSiO4?

Li2CrSiO4 is a metastable, insulating quaternary silicate compound studied for its diverse structural configurations.

More questions
What is Li2CrSiO4 used for?
Li2CrSiO4 is used in electrochemical research, solid-state ion conduction studies, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of Li2CrSiO4?
Li2CrSiO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.31–3.08 eV across 32 reported structures.
Is Li2CrSiO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.08 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Li2CrSiO4 thermodynamically stable?
Li2CrSiO4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.041 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Li2CrSiO4 are known?
32 structures of Li2CrSiO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 7 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li2CrSiO4 contain?
Li2CrSiO4 contains Cr, Li, O, and Si (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li2CrSiO4 come from?
Li2CrSiO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct quaternary silicate, Li2CrSiO4 occupies a niche position within the broader landscape of lithium-based inorganic compounds. While it lacks direct structural siblings in this specific grouping, its metastable nature and insulating electronic character distinguish it from more conventional, highly stable battery materials, positioning it as a candidate for fundamental studies in phase stability and structural chemistry.

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

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