LiFeSnO4

LiFeSnO4 is a semiconducting quaternary oxide that is considered a viable target for synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

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Crystal structure of LiFeSnO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiFeSnO4

LiFeSnO4 is a complex quaternary oxide composed of lithium, iron, tin, and oxygen. As a semiconducting material, it represents an interesting intersection of transition metal and post-transition metal chemistry, offering unique electronic properties that distinguish it from simpler binary or ternary oxides.

Due to its near-hull thermodynamic stability, this compound is considered a promising candidate for experimental synthesis. Its structural versatility is evidenced by the numerous reported configurations found across material databases, marking it as a subject of significant interest for researchers exploring new functional inorganic solids.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiFeSnO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.35–2.42 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.001 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

20
3 databases, 3 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting LiFeSnO4.

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

Applications

Where LiFeSnO4 is used.

Solid-state researchMaterials science explorationSemiconductor development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiFeSnO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiFeSnO4?

LiFeSnO4 is a semiconducting quaternary oxide that is considered a viable target for synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

More questions
What is LiFeSnO4 used for?
LiFeSnO4 is used in solid-state research, materials science exploration, and semiconductor development.
What is the band gap of LiFeSnO4?
LiFeSnO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.35–2.42 eV across 20 reported structures.
Is LiFeSnO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.42 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is LiFeSnO4 thermodynamically stable?
LiFeSnO4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.001 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of LiFeSnO4 are known?
20 structures of LiFeSnO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 3 distinct space groups.
How is LiFeSnO4 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for LiFeSnO4 include sol gel, solid state (2 procedures documented).
What elements does LiFeSnO4 contain?
LiFeSnO4 contains Fe, Li, O, and Sn (4 elements).
Where does the data for LiFeSnO4 come from?
LiFeSnO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique quaternary oxide, LiFeSnO4 occupies a specialized niche within the landscape of lithium-based metal oxides. While many related compounds focus on specific electrochemical or magnetic properties, this material's specific combination of iron and tin provides a distinct electronic framework that warrants further investigation into its potential as a semiconducting component.

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

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