LiFeBO3

LiFeBO3 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-gap insulating borate compound containing lithium and iron.

BFeLiO
Crystal structure of LiFeBO3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiFeBO3

LiFeBO3 is a thermodynamically stable inorganic compound composed of lithium, iron, boron, and oxygen. As a member of the borate family, it exhibits wide-gap insulating electronic characteristics, making it a subject of interest for fundamental materials research.

Its stability on the convex hull suggests a robust structural framework, which has been documented across numerous reported crystal structures. This structural diversity underscores its significance in ongoing studies aimed at understanding complex oxide systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiFeBO3, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

2.66–3.47 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

28
4 databases, 6 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting LiFeBO3.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where LiFeBO3 is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state chemistry studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiFeBO3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiFeBO3?

LiFeBO3 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-gap insulating borate compound containing lithium and iron.

More questions
What is LiFeBO3 used for?
LiFeBO3 is used in fundamental materials research and solid-state chemistry studies.
What is the band gap of LiFeBO3?
LiFeBO3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.66–3.47 eV across 28 reported structures.
Is LiFeBO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.47 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is LiFeBO3 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — LiFeBO3 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of LiFeBO3 are known?
28 structures of LiFeBO3 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
How is LiFeBO3 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for LiFeBO3 include sol gel, solid state (4 procedures documented).
What elements does LiFeBO3 contain?
LiFeBO3 contains B, Fe, Li, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for LiFeBO3 come from?
LiFeBO3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct borate compound, LiFeBO3 occupies a unique position in materials science due to its thermodynamic stability and insulating nature. While it shares the fundamental building blocks of many complex borates, its specific combination of lithium and iron within this framework distinguishes it as a stable phase for further exploration of its electronic and structural properties.

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

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