Li7Si2 is an intermetallic ceramic compound in the lithium-silicon system, representing a stoichiometric phase that combines lithium's high reactivity with silicon's structural rigidity. This material is primarily of research and development interest rather than established industrial production, with potential applications emerging in solid-state battery electrolytes and advanced energy storage systems where lithium ion conductivity and ceramic stability are critical. Engineers consider Li7Si2 and related lithium silicates for next-generation battery architectures seeking alternatives to conventional liquid electrolytes, though the material remains largely experimental and requires further development for reliability and manufacturing scalability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 32.59 | GPa | DFT | ||
| ↳ | 32.59 | GPa | DFT · PBE | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | DFT · PBE | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.5295 | - | DFT · PBE | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | DFT · PBE | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.1640 | - | DFT · PBE | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 28.22 | GPa | DFT | ||
| ↳ | 28.22 | GPa | DFT · PBE |
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