K2V3O8

K2V3O8 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide used in materials research.

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Crystal structure of K2V3O8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About K2V3O8

K2V3O8 is a stable inorganic compound that exhibits semiconducting electronic behavior. As a member of the potassium vanadium oxide family, it maintains structural integrity on the convex hull, making it a reliable candidate for materials science investigations. Its distinct electronic profile allows for specialized interactions in solid-state systems where controlled charge transport is required. The compound is characterized by a well-defined structural framework that has been documented across multiple experimental databases, highlighting its significance in the study of complex transition metal oxides. Researchers value this material for its predictable stability and its role in expanding the understanding of vanadium-based electronic systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for K2V3O8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

2.05 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

5
3 databases, 1 space group
Uses

Applications

Where K2V3O8 is used.

Solid-state electronic researchTransition metal oxide development
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about K2V3O8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is K2V3O8?

K2V3O8 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide used in materials research.

More questions
What is K2V3O8 used for?
K2V3O8 is used in solid-state electronic research and transition metal oxide development.
What is the band gap of K2V3O8?
K2V3O8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 2.05 eV across 5 reported structures.
Is K2V3O8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.05 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is K2V3O8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — K2V3O8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of K2V3O8 are known?
5 structures of K2V3O8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 1 distinct space group.
What elements does K2V3O8 contain?
K2V3O8 contains K, O, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for K2V3O8 come from?
K2V3O8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable oxide, K2V3O8 serves as a foundational reference point within its class of potassium vanadium compounds, providing a benchmark for structural and electronic stability in similar multi-component systems.

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

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