Li8Fe is an intermetallic compound combining lithium and iron, representing a research-phase material in the family of lithium-metal systems. This compound is of primary interest in battery and energy storage development, where lithium-iron combinations are explored for their potential to offer high energy density and thermal stability compared to conventional lithium-ion chemistries. Li8Fe remains largely experimental; engineers would consider this material only in advanced research contexts focused on next-generation electrochemical storage or specialized high-energy-density applications where its unique phase chemistry offers theoretical advantages.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 1.218 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.426 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.06440 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 0.06317 | eV/atom | — |