MgV2O6

MgV2O6 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide composed of magnesium, vanadium, and oxygen.

MgOV
Crystal structure of MgV2O6
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About MgV2O6

MgV2O6 is a thermodynamically stable compound that sits directly on the convex hull, indicating high structural integrity under standard conditions. As a semiconducting oxide containing magnesium and vanadium, it represents a stable phase within the metal-vanadate system.

Its electronic character makes it an interesting candidate for materials science investigations, particularly where semiconducting behavior is required. With numerous reported structures across databases, it is a well-characterized material that serves as a foundation for exploring complex oxide frameworks.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for MgV2O6, aggregated across 3 databases.

Band Gap

1.73–2.77 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
2 DFT sources

Structures

19
3 databases, 5 space groups
Synthesis

Synthesis Routes

Literature-extracted synthesis procedures targeting MgV2O6.

Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Sol Gel
Procedure available · ceder_sol_gel
Uses

Applications

Where MgV2O6 is used.

Materials science researchSemiconductor developmentCatalysis studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MgV2O6, answered from cross-validated data.

What is MgV2O6?

MgV2O6 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting oxide composed of magnesium, vanadium, and oxygen.

More questions
What is MgV2O6 used for?
MgV2O6 is used in materials science research, semiconductor development, and catalysis studies.
What is the band gap of MgV2O6?
MgV2O6 has a DFT-computed band gap of 1.73–2.77 eV across 19 reported structures.
Is MgV2O6 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 2.77 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is MgV2O6 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — MgV2O6 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of MgV2O6 are known?
19 structures of MgV2O6 are reported across 3 databases, spanning 5 distinct space groups.
How is MgV2O6 synthesized?
Literature-reported routes for MgV2O6 include sol gel (2 procedures documented).
What elements does MgV2O6 contain?
MgV2O6 contains Mg, O, and V (3 elements).
Where does the data for MgV2O6 come from?
MgV2O6 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a stable member of the vanadate family, MgV2O6 serves as a benchmark for structural stability in its class. It demonstrates the robust nature of magnesium-based vanadates, providing a reliable reference point for researchers studying the diverse electronic and physical behaviors of related ternary oxide systems.

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

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