Li7BiO6

Li7BiO6 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting lithium oxide compound characterized by its complex structural composition.

Crystal structure of Li7BiO6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li7BiO6

Li7BiO6 is a complex lithium oxide that exists as a thermodynamically stable phase on the convex hull. As a semiconducting material, it represents a specialized member of the lithium oxide family, offering unique structural arrangements that distinguish it from simpler binary oxides. Its stability suggests a robust lattice framework, making it an interesting subject for materials research focused on lithium-ion mobility and electronic properties. The compound is primarily studied within the context of solid-state chemistry and potential electrochemical applications where lithium-rich environments are required. Its existence across multiple structural databases highlights its significance as a well-characterized phase in advanced inorganic materials science.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li7BiO6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.93 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

9
3 databases, 2 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Li7BiO6.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where Li7BiO6 is used.

Solid-state ionics researchLithium-ion battery material developmentInorganic materials science
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li7BiO6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li7BiO6?

Li7BiO6 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting lithium oxide compound characterized by its complex structural composition.

More questions
What is Li7BiO6 used for?
Li7BiO6 is used in solid-state ionics research, lithium-ion battery material development, and inorganic materials science.
What is the band gap of Li7BiO6?
Li7BiO6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.93 eV across 9 reported structures.
Is Li7BiO6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.93 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Li7BiO6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Li7BiO6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Li7BiO6 are known?
9 structures of Li7BiO6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
How is Li7BiO6 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Li7BiO6 include solid state.
What elements does Li7BiO6 contain?
Li7BiO6 contains Bi, Li, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Li7BiO6 come from?
Li7BiO6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the lithium oxides class.

Unlike the widely utilized cathode materials such as LiCoO2 or LiMn2O4, which are optimized for high-capacity energy storage, Li7BiO6 occupies a distinct niche within the lithium oxide class. While Li2O serves as a fundamental binary building block, Li7BiO6 features a more intricate stoichiometry that influences its electronic behavior, setting it apart from the transition-metal-heavy frameworks found in LiNiO2 or Li2MnO3.

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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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