Li3BiO4

Li3BiO4 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting lithium oxide that serves as a specialized material in solid-state chemistry research.

Crystal structure of Li3BiO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li3BiO4

Li3BiO4 is a distinct member of the lithium oxide family, characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust crystalline arrangement within the lithium-bismuth-oxygen ternary system.

Its structural integrity and electronic properties make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating ion-conducting materials. The compound's stability suggests potential for long-term performance in specialized electrochemical environments where reliable material behavior is essential.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li3BiO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.21–1.53 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

13
3 databases, 3 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Li3BiO4.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where Li3BiO4 is used.

Solid-state ionics researchAdvanced materials development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li3BiO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li3BiO4?

Li3BiO4 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting lithium oxide that serves as a specialized material in solid-state chemistry research.

More questions
What is Li3BiO4 used for?
Li3BiO4 is used in solid-state ionics research and advanced materials development.
What is the band gap of Li3BiO4?
Li3BiO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.21–1.53 eV across 13 reported structures.
Is Li3BiO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.53 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li3BiO4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Li3BiO4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Li3BiO4 are known?
13 structures of Li3BiO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
How is Li3BiO4 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Li3BiO4 include solid state.
What elements does Li3BiO4 contain?
Li3BiO4 contains Bi, Li, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Li3BiO4 come from?
Li3BiO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the lithium oxides class.

Unlike the widely utilized cathode materials LiCoO2 and LiMn2O4, which are primarily valued for their high-capacity redox activity in battery systems, Li3BiO4 occupies a different niche within the lithium oxide class. While siblings like Li4SiO4 are often explored for solid-state electrolyte applications, Li3BiO4 offers a unique structural framework that distinguishes it from the more common transition-metal-based oxides.

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Related Compounds

Other Lithium Oxides in the database.

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

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