Li3CuS2

Li3CuS2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting material composed of lithium, copper, and sulfur.

CuLiS
Crystal structure of Li3CuS2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li3CuS2

Li3CuS2 is a semiconducting compound composed of lithium, copper, and sulfur. As a thermodynamically stable material located on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within its chemical system, making it a subject of interest for fundamental materials science studies.

Its electronic character suggests potential utility in specialized semiconductor applications. With numerous reported structures across multiple databases, this material is well-documented, providing researchers with a reliable foundation for investigating its physical and chemical behavior.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li3CuS2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.03–2.75 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

27
3 databases, 8 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li3CuS2 is used.

Semiconductor researchSolid-state chemistryMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li3CuS2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li3CuS2?

Li3CuS2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting material composed of lithium, copper, and sulfur.

More questions
What is Li3CuS2 used for?
Li3CuS2 is used in semiconductor research, solid-state chemistry, and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of Li3CuS2?
Li3CuS2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.03–2.75 eV across 27 reported structures.
Is Li3CuS2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.75 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li3CuS2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Li3CuS2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Li3CuS2 are known?
27 structures of Li3CuS2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 8 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li3CuS2 contain?
Li3CuS2 contains Cu, Li, and S (3 elements).
Where does the data for Li3CuS2 come from?
Li3CuS2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable phase, Li3CuS2 serves as a foundational reference point for exploring the complex interplay between lithium-copper-sulfur arrangements, standing as a primary candidate for experimental validation within this chemical space.

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

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