Li8Nb

metal

· JVASP-130693· Li8Nb

Li8Nb is an intermetallic compound in the lithium–niobium system, representing a research-stage material rather than a mature commercial alloy. This compound is primarily of interest in solid-state battery and energy storage research, where lithium-rich intermetallics are explored as potential solid electrolyte materials or anode components due to their ionic conductivity and lithium-ion transport characteristics. Its low density and lithium content make it notable for advanced battery architectures seeking weight reduction and improved energy density, though industrial adoption remains limited and material stability, manufacturability, and cost remain active research challenges.

solid-state battery electrolyteslithium-ion conductor researchenergy storage developmentlightweight battery componentsionic transport materialsnext-generation battery systems

Compliance & Regulations

?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.05365	lb/in³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.04450	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.04373	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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Li8Nb

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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