Ag2Mo2O7

Ag2Mo2O7 is a stable, semiconducting silver molybdate compound characterized by its structural robustness and potential for electronic applications.

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Crystal structure of Ag2Mo2O7 (triclinic, P-1 (No. 2))
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ag2Mo2O7

Ag2Mo2O7 is a silver-based molybdate that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. As a thermodynamically stable compound residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust phase within its chemical system, making it an interesting candidate for materials research where structural integrity is paramount. Its composition of silver, molybdenum, and oxygen allows for unique structural arrangements that are documented across multiple crystallographic configurations. This stability suggests potential for long-term performance in specialized electronic or catalytic environments where phase consistency is required.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ag2Mo2O7, aggregated across 4 databases.

Band Gap

1.65–1.91 eV
Range across DFT structures · ground state: narrow gap

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Stable
3 DFT sources

Structures

6
4 databases, 2 space groups
Validation

Cross-Source DFT Agreement

How well independent DFT databases agree on the thermodynamics of Ag2Mo2O7. Tight agreement means computed properties can be trusted without re-running calculations.

Agreement Score

1.00 / 1.00
Trust tier: high

Hull Spread

0.000 eV
EAH spread across sources

Sources Compared

3
jarvis, materials_project, oqmd

Space Group Consensus

All match
Crystallography

Reported Structures

Lowest-energy structures reported for Ag2Mo2O7, ranked by energy above hull.

Space GroupCrystal SystemBand Gap (eV)E above hull (eV/atom)E/atom (eV)Density (g/cm³)
P-1 (No. 2)triclinic1.910.0000-7.1455.93
——1.870.0000-1.664—
P-1 (No. 2)triclinic1.650.0000-1.625—
P21/c (No. 14)monoclinic1.880.0009-7.1445.48
P-1 (No. 2)triclinic———5.87
P-1 (No. 2)triclinic———5.87
Uses

Applications

Where Ag2Mo2O7 is used.

Semiconductor researchCatalysisSolid-state chemistry
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ag2Mo2O7, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ag2Mo2O7?

Ag2Mo2O7 is a stable, semiconducting silver molybdate compound characterized by its structural robustness and potential for electronic applications.

More questions
What is Ag2Mo2O7 used for?
Ag2Mo2O7 is used in semiconductor research, catalysis, and solid-state chemistry.
What is the band gap of Ag2Mo2O7?
Ag2Mo2O7 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.65–1.91 eV across 6 reported structures. Standard DFT underestimates band gaps, so the measured gap is typically larger.
Is Ag2Mo2O7 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
DFT predicts a band gap of up to 1.91 eV (a semiconductor). Measured gaps are typically larger.
Is Ag2Mo2O7 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ag2Mo2O7 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. stable.
What is the crystal structure of Ag2Mo2O7?
The reference structure of Ag2Mo2O7 is triclinic symmetry, space group P-1 (No. 2).
What is the density of Ag2Mo2O7?
The computed density of the ground-state structure of Ag2Mo2O7 is 5.93 g/cm³.
How many polymorphs of Ag2Mo2O7 are known?
6 structures of Ag2Mo2O7 are reported across 4 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ag2Mo2O7 contain?
Ag2Mo2O7 contains Ag, Mo, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ag2Mo2O7 come from?
Ag2Mo2O7 data is cross-referenced from materials_project, oqmd, jarvis, cod.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable member of the silver molybdate family, Ag2Mo2O7 serves as a benchmark for structural reliability within this class of materials. Its position on the convex hull distinguishes it as a highly favorable phase, providing a foundation for understanding how silver and molybdenum interactions influence the semiconducting properties of similar complex oxides.

Data sources & attribution
  • materials_project — Data from the Materials Project (materialsproject.org). Cite: Jain et al., APL Materials 1, 011002 (2013). (CC-BY-4.0)
  • oqmd — Data from the OQMD (oqmd.org). Cite: Saal et al., JOM 65, 1501 (2013); Kirklin et al., npj Comp. Mater. 1, 15010 (2015). (CC-BY-4.0)
  • jarvis — Data from JARVIS (jarvis.nist.gov), NIST. Cite: Choudhary et al., npj Comp. Mater. 6, 173 (2020). (LicenseRef-US-Gov-PD)
  • cod — Data from the Crystallography Open Database (crystallography.net/cod/). Cite: Grazulis et al., J. Appl. Cryst. 42, 726 (2009). (CC0-1.0)

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