Li4O48P16W4

Li4O48P16W4 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound composed of lithium, oxygen, phosphorus, and tungsten.

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Crystal structure of Li4O48P16W4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li4O48P16W4

Li4O48P16W4 is a complex inorganic compound characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating electronic profile. As a thermodynamically stable material residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement of lithium, oxygen, phosphorus, and tungsten atoms.

Its stability and insulating nature make it an intriguing candidate for specialized solid-state research. The compound is documented through multiple structural variations, highlighting its versatility in crystalline configurations within the broader landscape of complex oxide materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li4O48P16W4, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

1.50–4.34 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

15
2 databases, 7 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li4O48P16W4 is used.

Solid-state researchMaterials science exploration
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li4O48P16W4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li4O48P16W4?

Li4O48P16W4 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound composed of lithium, oxygen, phosphorus, and tungsten.

More questions
What is Li4O48P16W4 used for?
Li4O48P16W4 is used in solid-state research and materials science exploration.
What is the band gap of Li4O48P16W4?
Li4O48P16W4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.50–4.34 eV across 15 reported structures.
Is Li4O48P16W4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.34 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Li4O48P16W4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Li4O48P16W4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Li4O48P16W4 are known?
15 structures of Li4O48P16W4 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 7 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li4O48P16W4 contain?
Li4O48P16W4 contains Li, O, P, and W (4 elements).
Where does the data for Li4O48P16W4 come from?
Li4O48P16W4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic structure, Li4O48P16W4 serves as a distinct point of reference within the study of lithium-based polyanionic frameworks, offering a stable baseline for evaluating insulating behavior in multi-element oxide systems.

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

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