Li8Si is a lithium-silicon intermetallic compound belonging to the ceramic/ionic class of materials. It represents a research-phase material within the lithium-silicon family, which is of significant interest for energy storage and advanced material applications due to lithium's electrochemical properties and silicon's structural contributions. This compound is notable in battery research contexts, particularly as a potential anode material or electrolyte component, where lithium-silicon phases offer advantages in specific energy density and ionic conductivity compared to conventional ceramic electrolytes, though commercial deployment remains limited compared to established lithium-ion battery chemistries.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 838 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03230 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.05465 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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