Li2SnP2O7

Li2SnP2O7 is a wide-gap insulating phosphate compound that exhibits high thermodynamic stability and structural versatility.

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Crystal structure of Li2SnP2O7
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2SnP2O7

Li2SnP2O7 is a complex phosphate material characterized by its wide-gap insulating electronic structure. As a multi-element oxide, it represents a stable configuration within its chemical space, making it an intriguing subject for solid-state research.

Given its near-hull thermodynamic stability, this compound is considered a viable target for synthesis. Its structural complexity and insulating nature position it as a potential candidate for specialized applications in materials science where stable, wide-gap dielectric properties are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2SnP2O7, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.24–4.15 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.017 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

19
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li2SnP2O7 is used.

solid-state electrolyte researchdielectric materials developmentinorganic structural chemistry
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2SnP2O7, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2SnP2O7?

Li2SnP2O7 is a wide-gap insulating phosphate compound that exhibits high thermodynamic stability and structural versatility.

More questions
What is Li2SnP2O7 used for?
Li2SnP2O7 is used in solid-state electrolyte research, dielectric materials development, and inorganic structural chemistry.
What is the band gap of Li2SnP2O7?
Li2SnP2O7 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.24–4.15 eV across 19 reported structures.
Is Li2SnP2O7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.15 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Li2SnP2O7 thermodynamically stable?
Li2SnP2O7 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.017 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Li2SnP2O7 are known?
19 structures of Li2SnP2O7 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li2SnP2O7 contain?
Li2SnP2O7 contains Li, O, P, and Sn (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li2SnP2O7 come from?
Li2SnP2O7 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a member of the broader class of lithium-containing phosphate materials, Li2SnP2O7 serves as a distinct example of how tin incorporation influences the structural landscape of these compounds. It stands out for its high degree of structural data availability, reflecting its significance as a well-characterized target for researchers exploring new inorganic frameworks.

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

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