Mg2V3O8

Mg2V3O8 is a metastable semiconducting oxide containing magnesium and vanadium that is primarily studied for its structural complexity and electronic properties.

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Crystal structure of Mg2V3O8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Mg2V3O8

Mg2V3O8 is a complex ternary oxide composed of magnesium, vanadium, and oxygen. As a semiconducting material, it represents an interesting candidate for researchers investigating electronic transport properties in mixed-metal oxide systems. Its metastable nature suggests that its synthesis requires precise control over processing conditions to achieve the desired phase. The compound is notable for its structural diversity, with numerous reported configurations across various databases. This structural richness makes it a compelling subject for studies aimed at understanding how atomic arrangements influence the electronic behavior of vanadium-based oxides.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Mg2V3O8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.88–1.83 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.040 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

13
3 databases, 6 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Mg2V3O8 is used.

Electronic materials researchSolid-state chemistry studiesAdvanced oxide phase characterization
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mg2V3O8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Mg2V3O8?

Mg2V3O8 is a metastable semiconducting oxide containing magnesium and vanadium that is primarily studied for its structural complexity and electronic properties.

More questions
What is Mg2V3O8 used for?
Mg2V3O8 is used in electronic materials research, solid-state chemistry studies, and advanced oxide phase characterization.
What is the band gap of Mg2V3O8?
Mg2V3O8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.88–1.83 eV across 13 reported structures.
Is Mg2V3O8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.83 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Mg2V3O8 thermodynamically stable?
Mg2V3O8 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.040 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of Mg2V3O8 are known?
13 structures of Mg2V3O8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 6 distinct space groups.
What elements does Mg2V3O8 contain?
Mg2V3O8 contains Mg, O, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for Mg2V3O8 come from?
Mg2V3O8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary oxide, Mg2V3O8 serves as a distinct example of how vanadium and magnesium can coordinate within an oxygen framework to produce semiconducting properties. While it exists as a standalone entry in this context, it contributes to the broader understanding of metastable oxide phases that challenge traditional thermodynamic stability models.

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

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