Lithium oxide (Li₂O) is an inorganic ceramic compound belonging to the oxide ceramics family, characterized by its ionic bonding and crystalline structure. It serves specialized roles in advanced ceramics and materials research, particularly in lithium-based ceramic systems for energy storage, solid-state electrolytes, and refractory applications where its high ionic conductivity and thermal stability are advantageous. Engineers select this material when designing next-generation solid-state batteries, thermal barriers, or when lithium's unique electrochemical properties are essential—though its hygroscopic nature and reactivity with moisture require careful handling and protective integration into composite systems.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 9,270.8 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2500 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 5,504.2 | ksi | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.08678 | lb/in³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr) | 9.213 | - | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.7802 | C/m² | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.07980 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.7388 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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