LiFe2OF5

LiFe2OF5 is a metastable semiconducting oxyfluoride material characterized by its complex structural composition.

FFeLiO
Crystal structure of LiFe2OF5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiFe2OF5

LiFe2OF5 is an intriguing oxyfluoride compound that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. As a metastable phase, it represents a complex arrangement of lithium, iron, oxygen, and fluorine atoms that offers unique insights into the structural diversity of mixed-anion materials.

Its existence across multiple reported structures highlights its significance in solid-state chemistry. Researchers study this compound to better understand the interplay between its anionic framework and electronic properties, which is essential for developing new functional materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiFe2OF5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.76–2.50 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.031 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

17
3 databases, 6 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where LiFe2OF5 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studiesFundamental electronic property investigation
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiFe2OF5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiFe2OF5?

LiFe2OF5 is a metastable semiconducting oxyfluoride material characterized by its complex structural composition.

More questions
What is LiFe2OF5 used for?
LiFe2OF5 is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry studies, and fundamental electronic property investigation.
What is the band gap of LiFe2OF5?
LiFe2OF5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.76–2.50 eV across 17 reported structures.
Is LiFe2OF5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.50 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is LiFe2OF5 thermodynamically stable?
LiFe2OF5 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.031 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of LiFe2OF5 are known?
17 structures of LiFe2OF5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
What elements does LiFe2OF5 contain?
LiFe2OF5 contains F, Fe, Li, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for LiFe2OF5 come from?
LiFe2OF5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique oxyfluoride, LiFe2OF5 occupies a specialized niche in materials science where the combination of multiple anions allows for distinct structural configurations that are not typically found in simpler binary or ternary systems.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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