LiB₃H₈ is a lithium borohydride ceramic compound belonging to the family of complex hydrides, materials of interest for hydrogen storage and solid-state electrolyte applications. This compound is primarily investigated in research contexts as a potential hydrogen storage medium and as a component in advanced battery electrolytes, where its low density and chemical structure offer theoretical advantages for energy-dense systems. The material remains largely experimental rather than established in widespread production, with development focused on addressing challenges in thermal stability, hydrogen release kinetics, and electrochemical performance to make it viable for next-generation energy storage technologies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 824 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 6.016 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00680 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1955 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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