LiFeF5

LiFeF5 is a semiconducting lithium-iron fluoride compound that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

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Crystal structure of LiFeF5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiFeF5

LiFeF5 is a complex fluoride compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a near-hull material, it occupies a favorable energetic position that suggests it is likely synthesizable and stable enough for experimental investigation in solid-state chemistry.

This compound represents an intriguing entry in the field of lithium-bearing transition metal fluorides. Its structural diversity, evidenced by multiple reported configurations across databases, highlights its potential utility in specialized electrochemical systems where iron-based frameworks are advantageous.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiFeF5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.42–1.24 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

13
3 databases, 7 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where LiFeF5 is used.

Electrochemical energy storage researchSolid-state ionicsTransition metal fluoride material development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiFeF5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiFeF5?

LiFeF5 is a semiconducting lithium-iron fluoride compound that is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

More questions
What is LiFeF5 used for?
LiFeF5 is used in electrochemical energy storage research, solid-state ionics, and transition metal fluoride material development.
What is the band gap of LiFeF5?
LiFeF5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.42–1.24 eV across 13 reported structures.
Is LiFeF5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.24 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is LiFeF5 thermodynamically stable?
LiFeF5 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.009 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of LiFeF5 are known?
13 structures of LiFeF5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 7 distinct space groups.
What elements does LiFeF5 contain?
LiFeF5 contains F, Fe, and Li (3 elements).
Where does the data for LiFeF5 come from?
LiFeF5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique fluoride phase, LiFeF5 serves as an important subject for understanding the structural and electronic behavior of ternary lithium-iron-fluorine systems, providing a distinct alternative to more common binary or simple ternary fluoride structures.

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

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