LiMnF5

LiMnF5 is a semiconducting ternary fluoride compound that is considered a promising candidate for synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

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Crystal structure of LiMnF5
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiMnF5

LiMnF5 is a complex fluoride material characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a near-hull compound, it occupies a favorable position in the energy landscape, suggesting that it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis and further laboratory investigation.

Its structural diversity is underscored by numerous reported configurations across major materials databases. This richness in structural data makes it an intriguing subject for researchers aiming to understand the interplay between lithium, manganese, and fluorine in solid-state systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiMnF5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.67–2.29 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.016 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

30
3 databases, 8 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where LiMnF5 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchMaterials science explorationPotential electronic component development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiMnF5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiMnF5?

LiMnF5 is a semiconducting ternary fluoride compound that is considered a promising candidate for synthesis due to its favorable thermodynamic stability.

More questions
What is LiMnF5 used for?
LiMnF5 is used in solid-state chemistry research, materials science exploration, and potential electronic component development.
What is the band gap of LiMnF5?
LiMnF5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.67–2.29 eV across 30 reported structures.
Is LiMnF5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.29 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is LiMnF5 thermodynamically stable?
LiMnF5 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.016 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of LiMnF5 are known?
30 structures of LiMnF5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 8 distinct space groups.
What elements does LiMnF5 contain?
LiMnF5 contains F, Li, and Mn (3 elements).
Where does the data for LiMnF5 come from?
LiMnF5 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct fluoride compound, LiMnF5 serves as a unique entry in the broader landscape of lithium-manganese-fluorine systems. While it currently stands as a singular study in this context, its stability profile and electronic properties position it as a foundational reference point for exploring the synthesis and behavior of related ternary fluoride materials.

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

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