LiZnBO3

LiZnBO3 is a wide-band-gap insulating oxide composed of lithium, zinc, and boron that is recognized for its structural stability.

BLiOZn
Crystal structure of LiZnBO3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiZnBO3

LiZnBO3 is a complex oxide featuring lithium, zinc, and boron. As a wide-band-gap insulator, it possesses electronic properties that are highly desirable for applications requiring transparency and electrical resistance. Its structural configuration is characterized by a stable arrangement that suggests it is well-suited for laboratory synthesis and further experimental investigation. The material is of significant interest in materials science due to its potential role in developing next-generation functional ceramics. Its stability near the ground state indicates that it can be reliably produced and utilized in various technological environments where robust, non-conductive materials are required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiZnBO3, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.04–3.56 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.020 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Near hull (likely stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

5
2 databases, 2 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting LiZnBO3.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where LiZnBO3 is used.

Optical materialsDielectric componentsFunctional ceramics
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiZnBO3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiZnBO3?

LiZnBO3 is a wide-band-gap insulating oxide composed of lithium, zinc, and boron that is recognized for its structural stability.

More questions
What is LiZnBO3 used for?
LiZnBO3 is used in optical materials, dielectric components, and functional ceramics.
What is the band gap of LiZnBO3?
LiZnBO3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.04–3.56 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is LiZnBO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.56 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is LiZnBO3 thermodynamically stable?
LiZnBO3 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.020 eV/atom (near hull (likely stable)).
How many polymorphs of LiZnBO3 are known?
5 structures of LiZnBO3 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
How is LiZnBO3 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for LiZnBO3 include sol gel, solid state (3 procedures documented).
What elements does LiZnBO3 contain?
LiZnBO3 contains B, Li, O, and Zn (4 elements).
Where does the data for LiZnBO3 come from?
LiZnBO3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a specialized ternary oxide, LiZnBO3 occupies a unique niche in the landscape of borate-based materials. While it shares structural motifs with other lithium-containing borates, its specific combination with zinc provides a distinct electronic profile that differentiates it from more common alkali-metal borate insulators. It stands as a notable example of how the integration of transition metals into a borate framework can tune insulating behavior for specific optical or dielectric applications.

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

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