Li₂ZnSn is a ternary ceramic compound combining lithium, zinc, and tin in a fixed stoichiometric ratio. This material belongs to the family of mixed-metal oxides or intermetallics and is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production. Li₂ZnSn is investigated for potential applications in solid-state battery electrolytes, thermoelectric devices, and photovoltaic absorbers, where its phase stability, ionic conductivity, or electronic properties may offer advantages over conventional single-phase ceramics; however, it remains largely experimental with limited commercial deployment.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 37.58 | GPa | DFT | ||
| ↳ | 37.58 | GPa | DFT · PBE | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | DFT · PBE | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 9.531 | - | DFT · PBE | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | DFT · PBE | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2752 | - | DFT · PBE | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 19.88 | GPa | DFT | ||
| ↳ | 19.88 | GPa | DFT · PBE |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 4.800 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Thermoelectric Power Factor(PF)2 entries | 0.000222 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 0.000211 | W/(m·K²) | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S)2 entries | 4.690 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · n-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C | ||
| ↳ | 4.570 | μV/K | DFT · OptB88vdW · p-type · 1e20 cm⁻³ · 327°C |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.05980 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3035 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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