Lithium iron phosphate (LiFeP2O7) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the phosphate family, structurally related to olivine-type lithiophosphates used in energy storage applications. While still primarily in research and development phases, this material is being investigated for lithium-ion battery cathode applications due to its potential for improved thermal stability, safety, and cycle life compared to conventional lithium cobalt oxide cathodes. Engineers consider phosphate-based lithium compounds when designing energy storage systems requiring enhanced reliability, lower toxicity, and operation in demanding thermal environments.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1157 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.6460 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 9.997 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.5517 | C/m² | DFT · PBE | ||
Piezoelectric Stress Tensor(eij) | Matrix (redacted) | C/m² | DFT · PBE |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.02800 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.118 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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