Synthesis of polycrystalline LiFeAs in a very broad heating temp. range (200–900 °C).
These samples are characterized by various physical and magnetic measurements.
Interestingly, the LiFeAs phase starts to form at 200 °C with Tc of 19.2 K.
600 °C synthesis temperature yields optimal high quality polycrystalline LiFeAs.
The properties of the best sample are consistent with that of LiFeAs single crystal.