Li6TeO6
Li6TeO6 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-gap insulating lithium oxide compound.
About Li6TeO6
Li6TeO6 is a thermodynamically stable member of the lithium oxide family, characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating electronic profile. Its position on the convex hull underscores its structural integrity, making it a subject of interest for fundamental materials research.
As a complex oxide, this compound contributes to the diversity of lithium-rich phases. Its insulating nature distinguishes it from the more conductive or electrochemically active lithium oxides, positioning it as a unique candidate for specialized applications in solid-state chemistry.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for Li6TeO6, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where Li6TeO6 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Li6TeO6, answered from cross-validated data.
What is Li6TeO6?
Li6TeO6 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-gap insulating lithium oxide compound.
What is Li6TeO6 used for?
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Is Li6TeO6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
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How It Compares
Within the lithium oxides class.
Unlike the widely utilized cathode materials LiCoO2 and LiMn2O4, which are known for their high electrochemical activity and transition metal redox capabilities, Li6TeO6 functions as a stable insulator. While siblings like Li2O serve as fundamental binary oxides, Li6TeO6 represents a more complex structural arrangement within the lithium oxide class.
Related Compounds
Other Lithium Oxides in the database.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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