LiMoPO5

LiMoPO5 is a semiconducting lithium molybdenum phosphate that is considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis and material development.

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Crystal structure of LiMoPO5 (triclinic, P-1 (No. 2))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiMoPO5

LiMoPO5 is a complex lithium molybdenum phosphate that exhibits semiconducting electronic properties. Its structural configuration suggests a versatile framework capable of accommodating various ionic species, making it a subject of interest for researchers exploring new functional materials. The compound is identified as being near-hull in terms of thermodynamic stability, indicating that it is likely synthesizable under controlled laboratory conditions. This stability profile positions it as a promising candidate for further experimental investigation in solid-state chemistry. Given its structural diversity, with multiple reported configurations, LiMoPO5 represents a significant area of study for those interested in the development of novel inorganic semiconductors. Its unique combination of elements allows for potential tuning of its electronic and ionic transport properties, which is essential for next-generation energy storage and sensor technologies.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiMoPO5, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.15–1.40 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.006 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

10
3 databases, 4 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for LiMoPO5, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
P-1 (No. 2)triclinic1.400.0063-7.8353.68
Pnma (No. 62)orthorhombic0.150.0393-7.8024.00
Pna21 (No. 33)orthorhombic1.250.0564-7.7853.07
Pnma (No. 62)Orthorhombic3.79
Pnma (No. 62)Orthorhombic3.95
Pnma (No. 62)Orthorhombic4.18
No. 0unknown0.86
P-1 (No. 2)Triclinic3.68
P-1 (No. 2)Triclinic4.06
P-1 (No. 2)Triclinic3.84
Uses

Applications

Where LiMoPO5 is used.

Electrochemical energy storageSolid-state sensorsSemiconductor research
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiMoPO5, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiMoPO5?

LiMoPO5 is a semiconducting lithium molybdenum phosphate that is considered a viable candidate for experimental synthesis and material development.

More questions
What is LiMoPO5 used for?
LiMoPO5 is used in electrochemical energy storage, solid-state sensors, and semiconductor research.
What is the band gap of LiMoPO5?
LiMoPO5 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.15–1.40 eV across 10 reported structures.
Is LiMoPO5 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.40 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is LiMoPO5 thermodynamically stable?
LiMoPO5 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.006 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
What is the crystal structure of LiMoPO5?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of LiMoPO5 is triclinic symmetry, space group P-1 (No. 2).
What is the density of LiMoPO5?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of LiMoPO5 is 3.68 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of LiMoPO5 are known?
10 structures of LiMoPO5 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 4 distinct space groups.
What elements does LiMoPO5 contain?
LiMoPO5 contains Li, Mo, O, and P (4 elements).
Where does the data for LiMoPO5 come from?
LiMoPO5 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, mpaloe, cod.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct lithium-based phosphate, LiMoPO5 occupies a unique position in the landscape of inorganic materials. While it currently stands as a singular entry in this specific structural class, its near-hull stability suggests it could serve as a foundational material for future derivative compounds, potentially bridging the gap between simple binary oxides and more complex polyanionic frameworks.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • mpaloe — Data from mpaloe.
  • cod — Data from the Crystallography Open Database. Cite: Grazulis et al., Nucleic Acids Res. 40, D420 (2012).

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