Li₄Rh₂O₆ is a lithium-rhodium oxide ceramic compound classified as a semiconductor, combining the electrochemical properties of lithium with the catalytic and electronic characteristics of rhodium. This material is primarily of research interest rather than in widespread commercial use, being investigated for applications in solid-state batteries, electrochemical catalysis, and energy storage systems where the unique lithium-rhodium coupling may enable enhanced ionic conductivity or catalytic activity. Engineers would consider this compound in experimental energy conversion or storage devices where novel material combinations could offer advantages over conventional single-metal oxide semiconductors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 15,249.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 7,885.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 2.023 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.625 | eV/atom | — |