Li2VF6

Li2VF6 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting lithium vanadium fluoride used in advanced materials research.

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Crystal structure of Li2VF6 (tetragonal, P42/mnm (No. 136))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li2VF6

Li2VF6 is a thermodynamically stable inorganic compound composed of lithium, vanadium, and fluorine. As a stable member of the fluoride family, it occupies a favorable position on the convex hull, indicating significant structural integrity under standard conditions.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic characteristics, making it an interesting candidate for study in solid-state chemistry. Its unique composition and stability profile suggest potential utility in specialized electrochemical applications where vanadium-based fluorides are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li2VF6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.73–2.39 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

51
3 databases, 15 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Li2VF6, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
P42/mnm (No. 136)tetragonal2.110.0000-5.8593.24
P1 (No. 1)triclinic1.910.0205-5.8382.71
P1 (No. 1)triclinic1.970.0207-5.8382.66
P-31m (No. 162)trigonal1.930.0209-5.8383.11
P1 (No. 1)triclinic1.750.0213-5.8382.66
P1 (No. 1)triclinic1.760.0227-5.8362.69
P1 (No. 1)triclinic1.840.0236-5.8352.66
Pna21 (No. 33)orthorhombic2.090.0247-5.8343.07
P1 (No. 1)triclinic1.730.0269-5.8322.72
P-3m1 (No. 164)trigonal1.940.0359-5.8232.97
P4/mnc (No. 128)tetragonal2.390.0383-5.8212.40
Pc (No. 7)monoclinic2.030.0384-5.8212.86
Uses

Applications

Where Li2VF6 is used.

Electrochemical energy storage researchSolid-state ionicsMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li2VF6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li2VF6?

Li2VF6 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting lithium vanadium fluoride used in advanced materials research.

More questions
What is Li2VF6 used for?
Li2VF6 is used in electrochemical energy storage research, solid-state ionics, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of Li2VF6?
Li2VF6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.73–2.39 eV across 51 reported structures.
Is Li2VF6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.39 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li2VF6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Li2VF6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of Li2VF6?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of Li2VF6 is tetragonal symmetry, space group P42/mnm (No. 136).
What is the density of Li2VF6?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Li2VF6 is 3.24 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Li2VF6 are known?
51 structures of Li2VF6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 15 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li2VF6 contain?
Li2VF6 contains F, Li, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for Li2VF6 come from?
Li2VF6 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, mpaloe.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct member of the lithium-vanadium-fluoride system, Li2VF6 stands out for its thermodynamic stability and well-documented structural landscape. While many complex fluorides face challenges regarding phase persistence, this compound maintains a robust structural framework that distinguishes it within the broader category of semiconducting fluoride materials.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • mpaloe — Data from mpaloe.

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