LiH2IO

LiH2IO is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound with a diverse range of reported structural configurations.

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Crystal structure of LiH2IO (cubic, Pm-3m (No. 221))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiH2IO

LiH2IO is a distinct inorganic compound characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating electronic profile. As a material that resides on the convex hull, it exhibits significant thermodynamic stability, making it a robust candidate for fundamental studies in solid-state chemistry.

Given its structural diversity, with multiple reported configurations across major databases, this compound serves as an interesting subject for researchers investigating complex ionic arrangements. Its insulating nature suggests potential utility in specialized dielectric applications or as a precursor in chemical synthesis.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiH2IO, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.67–3.89 eV
Range across DFT structures · ground state: insulator

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Stable
3 DFT sources

Structures

6
3 databases, 1 space group
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of LiH2IO. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Agreement Score

0.73 / 1.00
Trust tier: medium

Hull Spread

0.069 eV
EAH spread across sources

Sources Compared

3
jarvis, materials_project, oqmd

Space Group Consensus

All match
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for LiH2IO, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
——3.890.0000-1.253—
Pmma (No. 51)orthorhombic3.670.0000-1.174—
Pmma (No. 51)orthorhombic3.820.0159-1.158—
Pmma (No. 51)orthorhombic3.690.0685-4.3033.17
P2/m (No. 10)monoclinic3.630.0697-4.3023.19
Pm-3m (No. 221)cubic———3.18
Pmma (No. 51)orthorhombic———3.24
Pmma (No. 51)orthorhombic———3.17
Pmma (No. 51)orthorhombic———3.19
Uses

Applications

Where LiH2IO is used.

Solid-state researchDielectric materials developmentChemical synthesis precursor
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiH2IO, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiH2IO?

LiH2IO is a thermodynamically stable, insulating inorganic compound with a diverse range of reported structural configurations.

More questions
What is LiH2IO used for?
LiH2IO is used in solid-state research, dielectric materials development, and chemical synthesis precursor.
What is the band gap of LiH2IO?
LiH2IO has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.67–3.89 eV across 6 reported structures. Standard DFT underestimates band gaps, so the measured gap is typically larger.
Is LiH2IO a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
DFT predicts a wide band gap of up to 3.89 eV (an insulator or wide-band-gap material).
Is LiH2IO thermodynamically stable?
Yes — LiH2IO sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. stable.
What is the crystal structure of LiH2IO?
The reference structure of LiH2IO is cubic symmetry, space group Pm-3m (No. 221).
What is the density of LiH2IO?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of LiH2IO is 3.18 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of LiH2IO are known?
6 structures of LiH2IO are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does LiH2IO contain?
LiH2IO contains H, I, Li, and O (4 elements).
Where does the data for LiH2IO come from?
LiH2IO data is cross-referenced from oqmd, jarvis, materials_project, cod, mpaloe.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique inorganic system, LiH2IO stands as a distinct entry in the landscape of lithium-based compounds. While it does not share a direct structural family with other common lithium halides or oxides, its stability and insulating character position it as a specialized material for targeted electronic and structural investigations.

Data sources & attribution
  • oqmd — Data from the OQMD (oqmd.org). Cite: Saal et al., JOM 65, 1501 (2013); Kirklin et al., npj Comp. Mater. 1, 15010 (2015). (CC-BY-4.0)
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (jarvis.nist.gov), NIST. Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020). (LicenseRef-US-Gov-PD)
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project (materialsproject.org). Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013). (CC-BY-4.0)
  • cod — Data from the Crystallography Open Database (crystallography.net/cod/). Cite: Grazulis et al., J. Appl. Cryst. 42, 726 (2009). (CC0-1.0)
  • mpaloe — Data from MP-ALOE. Cite: Kuner et al., npj Comput. Mater. (2025), doi:10.1038/s41524-025-01834-9.

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