Li₄Cu₂Si₂O₈ is an inorganic ceramic compound combining lithium, copper, silicon, and oxygen—a mixed-metal silicate that functions as a semiconductor. This is a research-phase material studied primarily in solid-state chemistry and materials science rather than established in high-volume industrial production. Potential applications center on lithium-ion battery systems, solid electrolyte membranes, and advanced ceramic composites where copper–lithium interactions and ionic conductivity are relevant; the material represents an experimental approach to engineering lithium transport and electronic properties in ceramic matrices.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 3.466 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.152 | eV/atom | — |