Li2Fe3SbO8

Li2Fe3SbO8 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide composed of lithium, iron, antimony, and oxygen.

FeLiOSb
Crystal structure of Li2Fe3SbO8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2Fe3SbO8

Li2Fe3SbO8 is a complex oxide featuring lithium, iron, antimony, and oxygen. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement that is of significant interest for fundamental materials exploration. Its electronic character is defined as semiconducting, which positions it as a candidate for specialized functional applications where controlled charge transport is required. The material has been documented across multiple structural databases, reflecting its status as a notable subject of investigation in solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2Fe3SbO8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.46–2.10 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

12
3 databases, 3 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li2Fe3SbO8 is used.

Solid-state researchMaterials science explorationSemiconductor development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2Fe3SbO8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2Fe3SbO8?

Li2Fe3SbO8 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide composed of lithium, iron, antimony, and oxygen.

More questions
What is Li2Fe3SbO8 used for?
Li2Fe3SbO8 is used in solid-state research, materials science exploration, and semiconductor development.
What is the band gap of Li2Fe3SbO8?
Li2Fe3SbO8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.46–2.10 eV across 12 reported structures.
Is Li2Fe3SbO8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.10 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li2Fe3SbO8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Li2Fe3SbO8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Li2Fe3SbO8 are known?
12 structures of Li2Fe3SbO8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li2Fe3SbO8 contain?
Li2Fe3SbO8 contains Fe, Li, O, and Sb (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li2Fe3SbO8 come from?
Li2Fe3SbO8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct quaternary oxide, Li2Fe3SbO8 occupies a unique niche in the landscape of complex lithium-based materials. While it lacks direct structural siblings in this specific grouping, its stability and semiconducting nature distinguish it from more volatile or metallic counterparts, marking it as a reliable subject for further experimental characterization.

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

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