Li7SbO6

Li7SbO6 is a lithium-rich insulating oxide that is considered thermodynamically accessible for synthesis.

Crystal structure of Li7SbO6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Li7SbO6

Li7SbO6 is a lithium-rich oxide characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating nature. Its structural arrangement places it near the thermodynamic stability hull, suggesting it is a viable candidate for synthesis and experimental investigation within the lithium oxide family. The compound serves as a point of interest for researchers studying ion-conducting frameworks and solid-state chemistry. Its electronic properties and composition make it a distinct subject for exploring the behavior of lithium-rich ternary oxides in various electrochemical environments.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Li7SbO6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.52 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.009 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

10
3 databases, 2 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Li7SbO6 is used.

Solid-state electrolyte researchLithium-ion battery materials developmentAdvanced materials science research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Li7SbO6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Li7SbO6?

Li7SbO6 is a lithium-rich insulating oxide that is considered thermodynamically accessible for synthesis.

More questions
What is Li7SbO6 used for?
Li7SbO6 is used in solid-state electrolyte research, lithium-ion battery materials development, and advanced materials science research.
What is the band gap of Li7SbO6?
Li7SbO6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.52 eV across 10 reported structures.
Is Li7SbO6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.52 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Li7SbO6 thermodynamically stable?
Li7SbO6 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.009 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of Li7SbO6 are known?
10 structures of Li7SbO6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Li7SbO6 contain?
Li7SbO6 contains Li, O, and Sb (3 elements).
Where does the data for Li7SbO6 come from?
Li7SbO6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the lithium oxides class.

Unlike the widely utilized cathode materials LiCoO2 and LiMn2O4, which are known for their redox-active transition metals, Li7SbO6 functions primarily as an insulating oxide. While siblings like Li2O represent simple binary oxides, Li7SbO6 offers a more complex structural landscape that differentiates it from the common layered or spinel structures found in standard battery materials.

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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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