LiSbO2

LiSbO2 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating lithium oxide compound.

Crystal structure of LiSbO2 (monoclinic, P21/c (No. 14))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiSbO2

LiSbO2 is a thermodynamically stable member of the lithium oxide family, characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating electronic profile. Its position on the convex hull indicates a robust structural integrity that makes it a subject of interest for fundamental solid-state research.

As a data-rich material with numerous reported structures, it serves as an important reference point for understanding the coordination chemistry of lithium and antimony within oxygen frameworks. Its insulating nature distinguishes it from the more conductive lithium metal oxides often utilized in electrochemical energy storage.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiSbO2, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

2.18–3.07 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

16
4 databases, 5 space groups
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for LiSbO2, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
P21/c (No. 14)monoclinic3.070.0000-5.9764.40
C2/c (No. 15)monoclinic2.180.0387-5.9384.30
C2/c (No. 15)
P21/m (No. 11)Monoclinic5.84
C2/c (No. 15)Monoclinic4.42
C2/c (No. 15)Monoclinic4.16
P-1 (No. 2)Triclinic4.22
P21/c (No. 14)Monoclinic4.41
P-1 (No. 2)Triclinic5.29
P-1 (No. 2)Triclinic3.58
C2/c (No. 15)Monoclinic4.27
No. 0unknown1.25
Uses

Applications

Where LiSbO2 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchMaterials science structural modeling
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiSbO2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiSbO2?

LiSbO2 is a thermodynamically stable, wide-band-gap insulating lithium oxide compound.

More questions
What is LiSbO2 used for?
LiSbO2 is used in solid-state chemistry research and materials science structural modeling.
What is the band gap of LiSbO2?
LiSbO2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.18–3.07 eV across 16 reported structures.
Is LiSbO2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.07 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is LiSbO2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — LiSbO2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
What is the crystal structure of LiSbO2?
The lowest-energy reported polymorph of LiSbO2 is monoclinic symmetry, space group P21/c (No. 14).
What is the density of LiSbO2?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of LiSbO2 is 4.40 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of LiSbO2 are known?
16 structures of LiSbO2 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
What elements does LiSbO2 contain?
LiSbO2 contains Li, O, and Sb (3 elements).
Where does the data for LiSbO2 come from?
LiSbO2 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, jarvis, mpaloe, cod.
Comparison

How It Compares

Within the lithium oxides class.

Unlike the widely utilized cathode materials LiCoO2 and LiNiO2, which are prized for their high electronic and ionic conductivity, LiSbO2 functions primarily as a stable insulating oxide. While its siblings like Li2O or Li4SiO4 are often studied for their roles in electrolyte or ceramic systems, LiSbO2 offers a distinct structural chemistry that contrasts with the redox-active transition metal oxides in this class.

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Related Compounds

Other Lithium Oxides in the database.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project. Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013).
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (NIST). Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020).
  • 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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