Lithium nitride (Li₃N) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the nitride family, known for its ionic bonding structure and potential as a solid-state electrolyte or structural ceramic material. While primarily of research and development interest rather than established high-volume production, it is investigated for advanced energy storage applications, particularly in solid-state lithium batteries where its ionic conductivity and chemical stability with lithium metal anodes are advantageous. Engineers consider it as an alternative to oxide and sulfide electrolytes in next-generation battery systems, though processing challenges and limited commercial availability currently restrict its adoption to experimental and prototype applications.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 45.61 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | -0.5300 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 29.45 | GPa | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 1.401 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 2.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 1.506 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | 1.001 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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