Li4Fe3SbO8

Li4Fe3SbO8 is a semiconducting quaternary oxide that is considered a likely candidate for laboratory synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

FeLiOSb
Crystal structure of Li4Fe3SbO8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li4Fe3SbO8

Li4Fe3SbO8 is a complex quaternary oxide that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. Its structural configuration, characterized by the arrangement of lithium, iron, antimony, and oxygen, suggests a degree of stability that places it near the thermodynamic hull, indicating it is a viable target for experimental synthesis.

This material is of significant interest in the study of multi-component oxides where the interplay between transition metals and p-block elements dictates unique physical properties. Its potential for structural diversity, evidenced by multiple reported configurations, positions it as a subject of interest for researchers exploring new functional materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li4Fe3SbO8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.30 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.015 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Li4Fe3SbO8 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistryElectronic component development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li4Fe3SbO8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li4Fe3SbO8?

Li4Fe3SbO8 is a semiconducting quaternary oxide that is considered a likely candidate for laboratory synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

More questions
What is Li4Fe3SbO8 used for?
Li4Fe3SbO8 is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry, and electronic component development.
What is the band gap of Li4Fe3SbO8?
Li4Fe3SbO8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.30 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is Li4Fe3SbO8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.30 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li4Fe3SbO8 thermodynamically stable?
Li4Fe3SbO8 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.015 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Li4Fe3SbO8 are known?
5 structures of Li4Fe3SbO8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Li4Fe3SbO8 contain?
Li4Fe3SbO8 contains Fe, Li, O, and Sb (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li4Fe3SbO8 come from?
Li4Fe3SbO8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a quaternary oxide, Li4Fe3SbO8 represents a specialized niche in materials science where the combination of iron and antimony within an oxygen framework provides a unique platform for tuning electronic properties compared to simpler binary or ternary oxides.

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

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