Li3As

Li3As is a stable semiconducting compound composed of lithium and arsenic.

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Crystal structure of Li3As
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li3As

Li3As is a lithium arsenide compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration within the lithium-arsenic chemical space.

With numerous reported structures across multiple databases, this material is a subject of significant interest for researchers investigating lithium-based semiconductors. Its stability and distinct electronic profile make it a noteworthy candidate for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li3As, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.37–0.64 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

17
3 databases, 5 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li3As is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state materials scienceLithium-based battery component studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li3As, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li3As?

Li3As is a stable semiconducting compound composed of lithium and arsenic.

More questions
What is Li3As used for?
Li3As is used in semiconductor research, solid-state materials science, and lithium-based battery component studies.
What is the band gap of Li3As?
Li3As has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.37–0.64 eV across 17 reported structures.
Is Li3As a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.64 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li3As thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Li3As sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Li3As are known?
17 structures of Li3As are reported across 3 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li3As contain?
Li3As contains As and Li (2 elements).
Where does the data for Li3As come from?
Li3As data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a standalone representative of its chemical class in this context, Li3As serves as a primary reference point for understanding the structural and electronic behavior of lithium-rich pnictides.

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

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