Lithium sulfide (Li₂S) is an ionic semiconductor compound belonging to the lithium chalcogenide family, characterized by a rock-salt crystal structure. While primarily investigated as a research material rather than a widespread commercial product, Li₂S is notable as a solid electrolyte and cathode material in next-generation lithium-metal and all-solid-state battery systems, where it offers high ionic conductivity and wide electrochemical stability windows compared to conventional liquid electrolytes. Engineers consider this material for energy storage applications where its structural rigidity and ionic transport properties could enable safer, higher-energy-density battery designs.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 6,125.4 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,024.1 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.502 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.488 | eV/atom | — |