BaMgV4O8

BaMgV4O8 is a semiconducting quaternary oxide composed of barium, magnesium, vanadium, and oxygen that is currently being studied for its structural complexity.

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Crystal structure of BaMgV4O8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About BaMgV4O8

BaMgV4O8 is a complex quaternary oxide containing barium, magnesium, vanadium, and oxygen. As a semiconducting material, it exhibits distinct electronic properties that make it a subject of interest for researchers investigating the interplay between transition metal oxidation states and structural geometry. Its existence across multiple reported structures highlights the diverse ways these elements can arrange themselves at the atomic scale.

While this compound is currently identified as being above the thermodynamic hull, its study remains significant for understanding the synthesis boundaries of complex vanadates. Investigating such metastable phases provides critical insights into the phase stability and chemical potential of multi-component oxide systems, which is essential for the development of future functional materials.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for BaMgV4O8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.02 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.168 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Above hull
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where BaMgV4O8 is used.

Solid-state chemistry researchMaterials science exploration of complex vanadates
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BaMgV4O8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is BaMgV4O8?

BaMgV4O8 is a semiconducting quaternary oxide composed of barium, magnesium, vanadium, and oxygen that is currently being studied for its structural complexity.

More questions
What is BaMgV4O8 used for?
BaMgV4O8 is used in solid-state chemistry research and materials science exploration of complex vanadates.
What is the band gap of BaMgV4O8?
BaMgV4O8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.02 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is BaMgV4O8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.02 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is BaMgV4O8 thermodynamically stable?
BaMgV4O8 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.168 eV/atom (above hull).
How many polymorphs of BaMgV4O8 are known?
5 structures of BaMgV4O8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does BaMgV4O8 contain?
BaMgV4O8 contains Ba, Mg, O, and V (4 elements).
Where does the data for BaMgV4O8 come from?
BaMgV4O8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique quaternary oxide, BaMgV4O8 occupies a specialized niche in the study of complex vanadates. Without direct structural siblings in its immediate class, it serves as an important reference point for exploring the stability limits of barium-magnesium-vanadium frameworks and helps define the broader landscape of semiconducting oxides.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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