LiSn₃ is an intermetallic compound combining lithium and tin, belonging to the ceramic/intermetallic materials class. This material is primarily of research interest for energy storage and electrochemical applications, particularly as a potential anode material in lithium-ion and advanced battery systems where its tin content provides high volumetric capacity and the lithium component contributes to ionic transport. While not yet widely deployed in mainstream commercial products, LiSn₃ represents an experimental candidate within the broader family of lithium-tin intermetallics being investigated to improve battery energy density and cycle life compared to conventional graphite anodes.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 5.948 | kg/m³ | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 0.000 | eV | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
| ↳ | 0.000 | eV | DFT · TBmBJ | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | DFT · OptB88vdW |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.03910 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.1577 | eV/atom | DFT · OptB88vdW |
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