LiAg3O2

LiAg3O2 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting ternary oxide composed of lithium, silver, and oxygen.

Crystal structure of LiAg3O2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiAg3O2

LiAg3O2 is a distinct member of the lithium oxide family, characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable compound residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within this complex chemical system.

Its unique composition of lithium, silver, and oxygen makes it a subject of interest for researchers studying ion mobility and electronic transport. The compound's stability suggests it can maintain its structural integrity under various conditions, which is essential for its potential utility in specialized inorganic material applications.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiAg3O2, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.73 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where LiAg3O2 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studiesSemiconductor development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiAg3O2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiAg3O2?

LiAg3O2 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting ternary oxide composed of lithium, silver, and oxygen.

More questions
What is LiAg3O2 used for?
LiAg3O2 is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry studies, and semiconductor development.
What is the band gap of LiAg3O2?
LiAg3O2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.73 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is LiAg3O2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.73 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is LiAg3O2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — LiAg3O2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of LiAg3O2 are known?
5 structures of LiAg3O2 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does LiAg3O2 contain?
LiAg3O2 contains Ag, Li, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for LiAg3O2 come from?
LiAg3O2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the lithium oxides class.

Unlike the widely utilized cathode materials in the lithium oxide class such as LiCoO2 or LiMn2O4, which are primarily valued for their electrochemical cycling properties in batteries, LiAg3O2 occupies a more niche space. While siblings like Li2O serve as fundamental binary oxides, LiAg3O2 leverages the electronic contributions of silver to differentiate its semiconducting behavior from the more common transition-metal-based oxides.

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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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