Lithium Niobate

LiNbO₃

IUPAC: Lithium niobate

CAS: 12031-63-9

Overview

Lithium niobate is a crystal with exceptional electro-optic, piezoelectric, and nonlinear optical properties. It is called the 'silicon of photonics'.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Lithium Li 1 6.9410
Oxygen O 3 15.9990
Niobium Nb 1 92.9060

Elemental Composition

Li
Lithium ×1
4.7%
O
Oxygen ×3
32.5%
Nb
Niobium ×1
62.8%

Uses

  • • Optical modulators
  • • Waveguides
  • • SAW filters
  • • Frequency doubling

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Called the 'silicon of photonics' due to its versatility in optical applications

Structure

SMILES

[Li+].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[Nb+5]

Properties

Type
inorganic
State
solid
Molar Mass
147.85 g/mol
Density
4.6440 g/cm³
Melting Point
1257.0 °C
Solubility
insoluble

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
147.9071
TPSA
3.0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
0.0

Related Compounds

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

Aluminum Nitride

AlN

Ammonium Persulfate

(NH₄)₂S₂O₈

Arsine

AsH₃

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Boron Nitride

BN

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Calcium Carbide

CaC₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lithium Niobate?
Lithium Niobate (LiNbO₃) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Lithium niobate.
What is the molecular weight of Lithium Niobate?
Lithium Niobate has a molar mass of 147.85 g/mol.
What state is Lithium Niobate at room temperature?
Lithium Niobate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Lithium Niobate organic or inorganic?
Lithium Niobate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Lithium Niobate?
Lithium Niobate (LiNbO₃) is composed of Lithium (Li), Oxygen (O), Niobium (Nb).