Li3C is a lithium carbide ceramic compound that belongs to the family of ionic ceramic materials formed between lithium and carbon. This material is primarily of research and developmental interest rather than a mature industrial commodity, with potential applications in energy storage systems, solid-state batteries, and advanced refractory applications where lightweight ceramics with ionic bonding characteristics are explored. Li3C and related lithium-carbon ceramics are investigated for their thermal stability and potential use in next-generation battery architectures and high-temperature structural applications, though commercial deployment remains limited compared to more established ceramic families.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.05520 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.4318 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.3640 | eV/atom | — |