Li₂Cr₂O₄ is an oxide semiconductor compound combining lithium and chromium in a spinel-related crystal structure. This material remains primarily a research compound rather than an established commercial semiconductor, investigated for its potential in energy storage, catalysis, and optoelectronic applications due to its mixed-valence chromium chemistry and ionic lithium framework. Engineers and researchers explore Li₂Cr₂O₄ as a candidate material for next-generation battery electrodes, photocatalytic devices, and solid-state ionic conductors where the lithium mobility and chromium redox activity offer advantages over conventional alternatives.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 167.0 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 106.6 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00630 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.196 | eV/atom | — |