LiV3Zn2O8

LiV3Zn2O8 is a stable, semiconducting quaternary oxide composed of lithium, vanadium, zinc, and oxygen.

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Crystal structure of LiV3Zn2O8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About LiV3Zn2O8

LiV3Zn2O8 is a complex oxide characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a thermodynamically stable phase located on the convex hull, it represents a robust configuration of lithium, vanadium, zinc, and oxygen atoms. Its structural integrity makes it a significant subject for researchers investigating multi-component oxide systems.

With numerous reported structures across major databases, this compound is a well-documented material in the field of inorganic solid-state chemistry. Its specific arrangement of transition metals and alkali ions provides a unique platform for exploring electronic properties and potential functional applications in modern technology.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for LiV3Zn2O8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.03–1.38 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

20
3 databases, 6 space groups
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LiV3Zn2O8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is LiV3Zn2O8?

LiV3Zn2O8 is a stable, semiconducting quaternary oxide composed of lithium, vanadium, zinc, and oxygen.

More questions
What is the band gap of LiV3Zn2O8?
LiV3Zn2O8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.03–1.38 eV across 20 reported structures.
Is LiV3Zn2O8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.38 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is LiV3Zn2O8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — LiV3Zn2O8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of LiV3Zn2O8 are known?
20 structures of LiV3Zn2O8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
What elements does LiV3Zn2O8 contain?
LiV3Zn2O8 contains Li, O, V, and Zn (4 elements).
Where does the data for LiV3Zn2O8 come from?
LiV3Zn2O8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a thermodynamically stable oxide, LiV3Zn2O8 occupies a distinct position within the landscape of complex quaternary oxides, offering a highly ordered structural framework that distinguishes it from less stable or metastable phases in this chemical family.

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

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