LiAsO3

LiAsO3 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating lithium arsenate compound known for its diverse structural configurations.

Crystal structure of LiAsO3 (trigonal, R-3 (No. 148))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiAsO3

LiAsO3 is a thermodynamically stable member of the lithium oxide class, characterized by its insulating electronic nature and wide band gap. Its presence on the convex hull signifies high structural integrity, making it a reliable subject for fundamental research into lithium-based inorganic frameworks.

With multiple reported structural variations across major databases, this compound demonstrates significant polymorphism. This structural richness allows researchers to investigate how lithium and arsenic coordination environments influence the overall stability and physical properties of the oxide lattice.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiAsO3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.94–3.39 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

10
3 databases, 2 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for LiAsO3, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
R-3 (No. 148)trigonal3.390.0000-6.2694.57
C2/c (No. 15)monoclinic2.940.0358-6.2333.76
R-3 (No. 148)Trigonal4.30
R-3 (No. 148)Trigonal4.67
C2/c (No. 15)Monoclinic3.56
C2/c (No. 15)Monoclinic3.74
C2/c (No. 15)Monoclinic3.46
R-3 (No. 148)Trigonal4.47
R-3 (No. 148)
C2/c (No. 15)
Uses

Applications

Where LiAsO3 is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state chemistry studiesStructural analysis of lithium-based ternary oxides
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiAsO3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiAsO3?

LiAsO3 is a thermodynamically stable, insulating lithium arsenate compound known for its diverse structural configurations.

More questions
What is LiAsO3 used for?
LiAsO3 is used in fundamental materials research, solid-state chemistry studies, and structural analysis of lithium-based ternary oxides.
What is the band gap of LiAsO3?
LiAsO3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.94–3.39 eV across 10 reported structures.
Is LiAsO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.39 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is LiAsO3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — LiAsO3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of LiAsO3?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of LiAsO3 is trigonal symmetry, space group R-3 (No. 148).
What is the density of LiAsO3?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of LiAsO3 is 4.57 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of LiAsO3 are known?
10 structures of LiAsO3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does LiAsO3 contain?
LiAsO3 contains As, Li, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for LiAsO3 come from?
LiAsO3 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, mpaloe, jarvis.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the lithium oxides class.

Unlike the transition-metal-heavy members of the lithium oxide class such as LiNiO2, LiMn2O4, and LiCoO2, which are primarily utilized for their electrochemical activity in battery cathodes, LiAsO3 functions as a stable insulating oxide. While compounds like Li2O serve as fundamental binary building blocks, LiAsO3 represents a more complex ternary arrangement that prioritizes structural stability over the redox-active behavior found in its manganese or cobalt-based siblings.

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Related Compounds

Other Lithium Oxides in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • mpaloe — Data from mpaloe.
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).

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