Li₄Co₆Sn₂O₁₆ is a mixed-metal oxide ceramic compound containing lithium, cobalt, tin, and oxygen, synthesized primarily for electrochemical energy storage and advanced ceramics research. This material belongs to the family of lithium-containing oxides investigated for lithium-ion battery cathode and anode applications, where the multi-metal composition offers potential advantages in specific capacity, cycle stability, and electrochemical performance compared to single-metal oxide alternatives. As a research-phase compound rather than a commercial product, it represents exploration into complex spinel or layered oxide structures that could enable next-generation battery chemistries with improved energy density or operational temperature ranges.
Compliance & Regulations
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.589 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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