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Li4 B4 H16

ceramic

· Li4 B4 H16

Li₄B₄H₁₆ is a lithium borohydride ceramic compound belonging to the family of complex metal hydrides, which are materials of significant interest for hydrogen storage and advanced energy applications. This compound is primarily studied in research contexts as a potential solid-state hydrogen storage medium and as a precursor for lightweight ceramic materials, rather than as an established industrial product. The material's appeal lies in its high hydrogen content and potential for energy density applications, though it remains largely in the experimental phase of development.

hydrogen storage systemssolid-state energy materialsadvanced ceramics researchlightweight structural compositesbattery and fuel cell developmentaerospace energy applications

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Bulk Modulus(K)	18.09	GPa	DFT · OptB88vdW
Shear Modulus(G)	5.533	GPa	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	6.914	eV	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	-0.3720	eV/atom	DFT · OptB88vdW

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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Li4 B4 H16

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