MgV2O4

MgV2O4 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide that is widely documented in structural databases.

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Crystal structure of MgV2O4
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MgV2O4

MgV2O4 is a complex oxide that exists as a thermodynamically stable phase on the convex hull. Its structural versatility is evidenced by the numerous reported configurations found across major materials databases, highlighting its significance in solid-state chemistry.

As a semiconducting material, this compound serves as a subject of interest for researchers investigating the interplay between transition metal cations and oxygen frameworks. Its stability and electronic character make it a valuable candidate for exploring fundamental physics in ternary oxide systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MgV2O4, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.04–1.65 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

26
3 databases, 12 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting MgV2O4.

Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Solid State
Procedure available · ceder_solid_state
Uses

Applications

Where MgV2O4 is used.

Materials science researchElectronic property studiesSolid-state chemistry modeling
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MgV2O4, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MgV2O4?

MgV2O4 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide that is widely documented in structural databases.

More questions
What is MgV2O4 used for?
MgV2O4 is used in materials science research, electronic property studies, and solid-state chemistry modeling.
What is the band gap of MgV2O4?
MgV2O4 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.04–1.65 eV across 26 reported structures.
Is MgV2O4 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 1.65 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MgV2O4 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — MgV2O4 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of MgV2O4 are known?
26 structures of MgV2O4 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 12 distinct space groups.
How is MgV2O4 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for MgV2O4 include solid state (2 procedures documented).
What elements does MgV2O4 contain?
MgV2O4 contains Mg, O, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for MgV2O4 come from?
MgV2O4 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a distinct ternary oxide, MgV2O4 occupies a unique position in materials science research. While it functions as an independent subject of study, it contributes to the broader understanding of vanadium-based spinels and related oxide systems by providing a stable benchmark for electronic and structural behavior.

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

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