Li1Fe5O8 is an iron-lithium oxide ceramic compound belonging to the spinel or inverse-spinel family of mixed-valence iron oxides. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than an established industrial commodity, studied for its potential in energy storage, catalysis, and magnetic applications due to the redox activity of iron and lithium mobility. It represents a promising candidate within the broader class of lithium iron oxides being investigated as cathode materials, electrocatalysts, and functional ceramics, though commercial deployment remains limited compared to more mature alternatives like LiFePO₄.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.08690 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.532 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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