Hg8O28V8

Hg8O28V8 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting mercury vanadate compound.

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Crystal structure of Hg8O28V8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Hg8O28V8

Hg8O28V8 is a complex mercury-based vanadate characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase residing on the convex hull, it represents a robust structural arrangement of mercury, vanadium, and oxygen atoms.

This material is of significant interest to researchers studying inorganic oxides with unique electronic properties. Its stability and structural complexity make it a notable subject for investigations into the synthesis and characterization of mercury-containing ternary compounds.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Hg8O28V8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.44 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

4
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where Hg8O28V8 is used.

Materials science researchSolid-state chemistry studiesElectronic property investigation
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hg8O28V8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Hg8O28V8?

Hg8O28V8 is a thermodynamically stable, semiconducting mercury vanadate compound.

More questions
What is Hg8O28V8 used for?
Hg8O28V8 is used in materials science research, solid-state chemistry studies, and electronic property investigation.
What is the band gap of Hg8O28V8?
Hg8O28V8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.44 eV across 4 reported structures.
Is Hg8O28V8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.44 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Hg8O28V8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Hg8O28V8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Hg8O28V8 are known?
4 structures of Hg8O28V8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does Hg8O28V8 contain?
Hg8O28V8 contains Hg, O, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for Hg8O28V8 come from?
Hg8O28V8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct mercury vanadate, Hg8O28V8 occupies a specialized niche within inorganic oxide chemistry. While it shares elemental components with broader families of metal vanadates, its specific stoichiometry and structural configuration distinguish it as a unique, stable phase that serves as a reference point for understanding mercury-vanadium-oxygen interactions.

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

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