Formation and Thermal Decomposition of Gallium Oxynitride Compounds

The formation of a previously unknown crystalline phase was observed in the system Li–Ga–N–O. During the reactions of Ga₂O₃ with Li₃N and of LiGaO₂ with Li₃N, a new compound with the stoichiometry Li₄GaNO₂ was formed. The stages in thermal decomposition of the new phase were determined. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.