Mg3V2O8

Mg3V2O8 is a thermodynamically stable insulating magnesium vanadate oxide used in solid-state materials research.

MgOV
Crystal structure of Mg3V2O8
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Mg3V2O8

Magnesium orthovanadate is a robust, thermodynamically stable inorganic oxide that sits firmly on the convex hull. Its electronic character as a wide-gap insulator makes it an intriguing candidate for specialized dielectric or optical applications where stable, non-conductive oxide frameworks are required.

With multiple reported structures across major materials databases, this compound demonstrates significant structural versatility. Its ability to maintain stability across various configurations underscores its potential utility in complex material systems and fundamental solid-state research.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Mg3V2O8, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

3.37 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

10
3 databases, 2 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting Mg3V2O8.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where Mg3V2O8 is used.

Solid-state electronicsDielectric materials researchCatalysis studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mg3V2O8, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Mg3V2O8?

Mg3V2O8 is a thermodynamically stable insulating magnesium vanadate oxide used in solid-state materials research.

More questions
What is Mg3V2O8 used for?
Mg3V2O8 is used in solid-state electronics, dielectric materials research, and catalysis studies.
What is the band gap of Mg3V2O8?
Mg3V2O8 has a DFT-computed band gap of 3.37 eV across 10 reported structures.
Is Mg3V2O8 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a wide band gap up to 3.37 eV it is an insulator / wide-band-gap material.
Is Mg3V2O8 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Mg3V2O8 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Mg3V2O8 are known?
10 structures of Mg3V2O8 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 2 distinct space groups.
How is Mg3V2O8 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for Mg3V2O8 include sol gel, solid state (5 procedures documented).
What elements does Mg3V2O8 contain?
Mg3V2O8 contains Mg, O, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for Mg3V2O8 come from?
Mg3V2O8 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable oxide phase, Mg3V2O8 serves as a foundational example of magnesium-based vanadates, providing a benchmark for structural integrity and insulating behavior within its chemical family.

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

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