LiSnPO4

LiSnPO4 is a wide-gap insulating phosphate material with high potential for use in solid-state electrochemical applications.

LiOPSn
Crystal structure of LiSnPO4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiSnPO4

LiSnPO4 is an insulating phosphate material characterized by its wide electronic band gap. As a near-hull stable compound, it occupies a favorable position in the energy landscape, suggesting it is a viable candidate for experimental synthesis and further characterization in materials science laboratories.

This compound is of significant interest for its potential role in solid-state energy storage technologies. Due to its structural versatility, it serves as a platform for exploring ion transport mechanisms and stability within complex lithium-based frameworks, contributing to the broader development of next-generation battery materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiSnPO4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.56–3.89 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.006 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

41
3 databases, 8 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where LiSnPO4 is used.

Solid-state battery researchElectrolyte developmentIon transport studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiSnPO4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiSnPO4?

LiSnPO4 is a wide-gap insulating phosphate material with high potential for use in solid-state electrochemical applications.

More questions
What is LiSnPO4 used for?
LiSnPO4 is used in solid-state battery research, electrolyte development, and ion transport studies.
What is the band gap of LiSnPO4?
LiSnPO4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.56–3.89 eV across 41 reported structures.
Is LiSnPO4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.89 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is LiSnPO4 thermodynamically stable?
LiSnPO4 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.006 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of LiSnPO4 are known?
41 structures of LiSnPO4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 8 distinct space groups.
What elements does LiSnPO4 contain?
LiSnPO4 contains Li, O, P, and Sn (4 elements).
Where does the data for LiSnPO4 come from?
LiSnPO4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct lithium-containing phosphate, LiSnPO4 represents a unique structural configuration within its class. While it lacks direct structural siblings in this specific grouping, its near-hull stability suggests it is a robust candidate for research compared to less stable, highly reactive phases often encountered in exploratory materials discovery.

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

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