Lithium Niobate

LiNbO₃

IUPAC: Lithium niobate

CAS: 12031-63-9

Visão geral

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

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Lithium Li 1 6,9410
Oxygen O 3 15,9990
Niobium Nb 1 92,9060

Composição elemental

Usos

  • Optical modulators
  • Waveguides
  • SAW filters
  • Frequency doubling

Curiosidades

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriedades

Tipo
inorganic
Estado
solid
Massa molar
147,85 g/mol
Densidade
4,6440 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
1257,0 °C
Solubilidade
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

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).