LiMoP2O7

LiMoP2O7 is a stable, insulating lithium molybdenum phosphate used in materials research for its robust structural properties.

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Crystal structure of LiMoP2O7
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiMoP2O7

LiMoP2O7 is a complex phosphate compound that exhibits a wide-band-gap insulating electronic profile. As a thermodynamically stable material residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural framework characterized by significant experimental interest across multiple databases. Its composition of lithium, molybdenum, phosphorus, and oxygen suggests a versatile platform for solid-state chemistry research. This compound is primarily investigated for its potential in electrochemical systems and as a host material where structural integrity and insulating behavior are critical requirements. Its stability makes it an attractive candidate for further exploration in advanced materials science.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiMoP2O7, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.54–4.38 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

21
3 databases, 5 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting LiMoP2O7.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where LiMoP2O7 is used.

Electrochemical researchSolid-state material developmentHost material studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiMoP2O7, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiMoP2O7?

LiMoP2O7 is a stable, insulating lithium molybdenum phosphate used in materials research for its robust structural properties.

More questions
What is LiMoP2O7 used for?
LiMoP2O7 is used in electrochemical research, solid-state material development, and host material studies.
What is the band gap of LiMoP2O7?
LiMoP2O7 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.54–4.38 eV across 21 reported structures.
Is LiMoP2O7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 4.38 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is LiMoP2O7 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — LiMoP2O7 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of LiMoP2O7 are known?
21 structures of LiMoP2O7 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
How is LiMoP2O7 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for LiMoP2O7 include solid state.
What elements does LiMoP2O7 contain?
LiMoP2O7 contains Li, Mo, O, and P (4 elements).
Where does the data for LiMoP2O7 come from?
LiMoP2O7 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique phosphate-based compound, LiMoP2O7 occupies a distinct niche within its structural class. While it lacks direct siblings in this specific grouping, its position on the thermodynamic convex hull distinguishes it as a highly reliable and stable material compared to less robust, metastable alternatives often found in similar chemical families.

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

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