LiMgBi

LiMgBi is a stable, semiconducting ternary compound containing lithium, magnesium, and bismuth.

BiLiMg
Crystal structure of LiMgBi
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiMgBi

LiMgBi is a ternary compound composed of lithium, magnesium, and bismuth. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of these elements that is of significant interest for structural and electronic studies.

This material exhibits semiconducting electronic character, making it a subject of investigation for potential applications in solid-state electronics and thermoelectric devices. Its existence across multiple reported structures highlights its versatility and the importance of understanding its phase behavior in materials science.

At a glance

Key Properties

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

Band Gap

0.36 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

8
3 databases, 4 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where LiMgBi is used.

Semiconductor researchThermoelectric material developmentSolid-state electronic components
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is LiMgBi?

LiMgBi is a stable, semiconducting ternary compound containing lithium, magnesium, and bismuth.

More questions
What is LiMgBi used for?
LiMgBi is used in semiconductor research, thermoelectric material development, and solid-state electronic components.
What is the band gap of LiMgBi?
LiMgBi has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.36 eV across 8 reported structures.
Is LiMgBi a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.36 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is LiMgBi thermodynamically stable?
Yes — LiMgBi sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of LiMgBi are known?
8 structures of LiMgBi are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does LiMgBi contain?
LiMgBi contains Bi, Li, and Mg (3 elements).
Where does the data for LiMgBi come from?
LiMgBi data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, LiMgBi serves as a fundamental example of how alkali, alkaline earth, and pnictogen elements can combine to form stable, semiconducting architectures within the broader landscape of complex inorganic materials.

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

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