Li2CuF5

Li2CuF5 is a semiconducting ternary fluoride compound that is theoretically stable enough to be a viable candidate for laboratory synthesis.

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Crystal structure of Li2CuF5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2CuF5

Li2CuF5 is a complex fluoride compound composed of lithium, copper, and fluorine. Its semiconducting electronic character makes it an intriguing subject for fundamental investigations into transition metal fluoride systems.

As a near-hull material, it is considered a promising target for experimental synthesis. Its structural diversity, evidenced by numerous reported configurations, suggests a flexible lattice that could be tuned for specific electronic or electrochemical applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2CuF5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.12–0.72 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.011 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

27
3 databases, 5 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li2CuF5 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studiesFundamental electronic property investigation
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2CuF5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2CuF5?

Li2CuF5 is a semiconducting ternary fluoride compound that is theoretically stable enough to be a viable candidate for laboratory synthesis.

More questions
What is Li2CuF5 used for?
Li2CuF5 is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry studies, and fundamental electronic property investigation.
What is the band gap of Li2CuF5?
Li2CuF5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.12–0.72 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is Li2CuF5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.72 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li2CuF5 thermodynamically stable?
Li2CuF5 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.011 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Li2CuF5 are known?
27 structures of Li2CuF5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li2CuF5 contain?
Li2CuF5 contains Cu, F, and Li (3 elements).
Where does the data for Li2CuF5 come from?
Li2CuF5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique fluoride system, Li2CuF5 serves as a representative example of the structural complexity found in copper-based lithium salts. It occupies a distinct niche in the landscape of inorganic compounds, offering a template for studying how copper coordination influences the stability and electronic behavior of ternary fluoride frameworks.

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

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