LiVOF4
LiVOF4 is an insulating lithium oxyfluoride compound that is theoretically stable enough to be a target for experimental synthesis.
About LiVOF4
LiVOF4 is a complex oxyfluoride material characterized by its wide-band-gap insulating electronic structure. As a compound that sits near the thermodynamic hull, it represents a promising candidate for experimental synthesis and structural characterization within the broader landscape of lithium-based inorganic materials.
The material is notable for its structural diversity, with multiple reported configurations across various databases. This indicates a rich potential for investigating how its specific atomic arrangement influences its dielectric and insulating properties in potential solid-state applications.
Key Properties
Cross-validated computational properties for LiVOF4, aggregated across 3 databases.
Band GapEnergy needed to move an electron from the valence band to the conduction band. Lower or zero values tend to behave more metallic; larger gaps are more insulating or semiconducting.
Energy Above HullThermodynamic distance from the most stable set of competing phases. 0 eV/atom is on the convex hull; small positive values may still be experimentally accessible.
StabilityA plain-language summary of the best reported energy-above-hull result. It reflects whether the lowest-energy structure is on, near, or far from the stability hull.
StructuresCount of reported calculated crystal structures for this formula, including alternate polymorphs, source databases, and observed space groups.
Applications
Where LiVOF4 is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about LiVOF4, answered from cross-validated data.
What is LiVOF4?
LiVOF4 is an insulating lithium oxyfluoride compound that is theoretically stable enough to be a target for experimental synthesis.
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What is the band gap of LiVOF4?
Is LiVOF4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
Is LiVOF4 thermodynamically stable?
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How It Compares
As a member of the lithium oxyfluoride family, LiVOF4 occupies a unique position due to its insulating nature and favorable thermodynamic stability. While it is currently an unclassified material, its proximity to the stability hull makes it a significant subject for further investigation compared to more volatile or highly unstable compounds in the same chemical space.
Data sources & attribution
- latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform
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