MgMoO3

MgMoO3 is a metastable semiconducting oxide that is primarily studied for its structural diversity and potential in advanced electronic materials research.

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Crystal structure of MgMoO3
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MgMoO3

MgMoO3 is a complex oxide featuring magnesium and molybdenum. As a semiconducting material, it represents a specialized area of study for researchers investigating electronic transitions in transition metal oxides. Its metastable nature makes it a subject of significant interest for synthesis studies, as it exists in a state that requires precise control to maintain its structural integrity. The compound is frequently analyzed within databases to understand the various structural configurations it can adopt under different conditions. This structural diversity highlights its potential for tuning physical properties through synthesis pathways, making it a valuable candidate for fundamental research into oxide behavior. Its electronic character suggests potential utility in specialized semiconductor applications where traditional materials may not offer the desired performance characteristics.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MgMoO3, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

0.07–0.99 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.060 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

Metastable
2 DFT sources

Structures

18
3 databases, 7 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where MgMoO3 is used.

Fundamental materials researchSemiconductor development studiesSolid-state chemistry investigations
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MgMoO3, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MgMoO3?

MgMoO3 is a metastable semiconducting oxide that is primarily studied for its structural diversity and potential in advanced electronic materials research.

More questions
What is MgMoO3 used for?
MgMoO3 is used in fundamental materials research, semiconductor development studies, and solid-state chemistry investigations.
What is the band gap of MgMoO3?
MgMoO3 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.07–0.99 eV across 18 reported structures.
Is MgMoO3 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.99 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MgMoO3 thermodynamically stable?
MgMoO3 has a lowest energy above hull of 0.060 eV/atom (metastable).
How many polymorphs of MgMoO3 are known?
18 structures of MgMoO3 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 7 distinct space groups.
What elements does MgMoO3 contain?
MgMoO3 contains Mg, Mo, and O (3 elements).
Where does the data for MgMoO3 come from?
MgMoO3 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a metastable oxide, MgMoO3 serves as a unique case study in structural diversity. Without direct structural analogs in its immediate class, it stands as a distinct example of how magnesium and molybdenum can combine to form complex, non-equilibrium phases that challenge standard thermodynamic predictions.

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

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