Li₄Zr₂F₁₂ is a lithium zirconium fluoride compound belonging to the family of solid-state ionic conductors and fluoride-based superionic materials. This is a research-phase material being investigated for its potential as a solid electrolyte in next-generation lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries, where high ionic conductivity at room temperature and electrochemical stability are critical. The fluoride-based chemistry offers an alternative pathway to oxide and sulfide solid electrolytes, with particular interest in enabling higher energy density battery systems for electric vehicles and stationary energy storage, though it remains primarily in academic and laboratory development rather than commercial production.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 5.678 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -3.577 | eV/atom | — |