LiBH4

ceramic
· LiBH4

Lithium borohydride (LiBH₄) is an ionic ceramic compound and solid-state hydrogen storage material that belongs to the family of complex metal hydrides. It is primarily investigated in research and development contexts as a potential hydrogen storage medium for next-generation energy applications, particularly for fuel cell vehicles and portable power systems. LiBH₄ is notable among hydride materials for its exceptionally high gravimetric hydrogen content and has attracted significant attention from materials scientists and automotive engineers seeking viable alternatives to conventional fossil fuels, though practical deployment faces challenges related to thermal stability, hydrogen release kinetics, and reversibility of the storage process.

hydrogen storage systemsfuel cell vehicle developmentenergy researchsolid-state storage mediaportable power applicationsadvanced materials testing

Compliance & Regulations

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Bulk Modulus(K)
Pa
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
-
Shear Modulus(G)
Pa
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Density(ρ)
kg/m³
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Band Gap(Eg)
eV
Magnetic Moment(μB)
µB
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij)
C/m²
Piezoelectric Stress Tensor(eij)
Matrix (redacted)
C/m²
Seebeck Coefficient(S)
µV/K
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Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)
eV/atom
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries
eV/atom
eV/atom
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

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