Li8Zr is an intermetallic compound composed of lithium and zirconium, representing a research-phase material in the lithium-zirconium alloy family. This compound is primarily of interest in solid-state electrolyte and battery material research, where lithium-rich intermetallics are explored for their potential ionic conductivity and structural stability in next-generation energy storage systems. Unlike conventional lithium-ion battery electrolytes, such intermetallic phases could enable solid-state battery designs with improved safety, energy density, and cycle life, though the material remains largely in experimental development and is not yet deployed in high-volume commercial applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.04888 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.00288 | eV/atom | — |